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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday formally accepted the final seven S-70i Black Hawk helicopters under a 32-unit acquisition program, completing the delivery of all…
Arvydas Pocius, a Lithuanian expert, writes that Lithuania needs not only drones but also Black Hawk helicopters, highlighting their legendary status and past use by Lithuanian soldiers in international operations.
Portugal has activated its 'level Charlie' wildfire prevention plan until June 30, deploying 13,000 operational personnel and 78 aerial assets, including Black Hawk helicopters for the first time.
A major European civil protection exercise currently underway in Viseu has revealed weaknesses in the new Black Hawk helicopters' 'belly tank' system. This necessitates a review of existing procedures for the Portuguese Air Force.
The Austrian Court of Audit has criticized the modernization process of Black Hawk helicopters, noting that the initial procedure in 2017 had to be revoked due to significant procedural errors, leading to increased costs of 125.85 million euros.
Iranian authorities have said several US aircraft, including two C-130 transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters, were destroyed.
The countdown has begun for Greece's Army Aviation to receive its first Black Hawk helicopters, with deliveries expected to start in 2027.
Lithuania's military is integrating new Black Hawk helicopters, with assistance from American allies. An unusual sight of an 'aircraft carrier' on the Šiauliai air base runway suggests large-scale exercises or transport operations.
A Czech company has been selected to serve as the European Union's distribution center for spare parts for Black Hawk helicopters.
Crews of Lithuania's new UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters successfully completed three-day combat shooting exercises, marking the first time M240 machine guns were used from the aircraft since their arrival in the country.
Black Hawk helicopters are being deployed to assist in battling a forest fire near Warsaw, with footage showing them rapidly refilling water tanks. The effectiveness of the firefighting efforts is also being assessed in relation to the prevailing weather conditions.
A recent exercise has revealed 'fragilities' in the supply chain for the Portuguese Air Force's Black Hawk helicopters, which are being deployed for the first time this year in the country's firefighting efforts.
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin stated that Iran's agreement to grant safe passage for Philippine-bound energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz is a government 'risk management' strategy to secure the country's oil supply.
Iran's IRGC claims that Iranian tribals attacked two US Black Hawk helicopters in mountainous terrain, indicating a potential escalation of tensions in the region.
A new hangar for Black Hawk helicopters is currently under construction in Latvia.
A military drill in Taiwan featuring Apache and Black Hawk helicopters demonstrates how drone warfare in Ukraine is influencing helicopter tactics.
Over 200 young campers were rescued by Black Hawk helicopters and boats after flash floods hit parts of Missouri. The severe weather event led to hundreds of rescues across the state.
Portugal's Armed Forces will utilize Black Hawk helicopters and C-130 aircraft, piloted by trained military personnel, to combat wildfires this year, according to the Minister of Defense.
A large forest fire is raging in the Lubelszczyzna region of Poland, prompting an RCB alert for residents to exercise caution. Police Black Hawk helicopters and foresters are actively involved in combating the extensive blaze.
US forces are in a race against time to locate an aviator shot down by Iran, with one crew member reportedly rescued. Iran claims to have shot down two US military aircraft and hit two Black Hawk helicopters in a single day, and has now reportedly offered a bounty for US pilots.
Lithuania's Aviation Base in Šiauliai introduces one of its first two new UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, marking an upgrade for the Lithuanian army.