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Drones in the Sahel: in Whose Interest?

Drones in the Sahel: in Whose Interest?

Last week’s military coup in Mali brought brief attention from the world’s media to the Sahel. But behind the latest headlines, drones are a growing part of the ongoing conflict in the region.

On 21 December 2019, France carried out a drone strike for the first time, killing seven alleged jihadis…

Russian MoD Orders Two Mi-38 VIP Helicopters

Russian MoD Orders Two Mi-38 VIP Helicopters

MOSCOW — Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense for supplying two Mi-38 helicopters with a highly comfortable cabin.

A ceremony to mark that was held as part of the International Military-Technical Forum “ARMY-2020″…

Russian Emergency Ministry Orders First Mi-26T2 Heavy Helicopter

Russian Emergency Ministry Orders First Mi-26T2 Heavy Helicopter

MOSCOW — Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec) and the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations agreed on the delivery of the first heavy Mi-26T2 helicopter to the department’s needs. The contract was signed during the International Military-Technical Forum ARMY-2020.

Mi-26T2 is …

CHI Wins $169M for Helicopter Support to US Central Command

CHI Wins $169M for Helicopter Support to US Central Command

Construction Helicopters Inc., Howell, Michigan, has been awarded a $168,759,265 modification (P00010) to contract HTC711-17-D-R016 for continued rotary wing airlift support within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility.

The option period of performance is from Sept. 1, 2020, to Aug. 31,…

US Navy Lauds Norwegian Support for Operations in High North

US Navy Lauds Norwegian Support for Operations in High North

TROMSØ, Norway — U.S. ships operating in the High North have received steadfast support from Norway, ensuring successful sustained operations in the region.

Tromsø serves as a refueling and resupply port for U.S. vessels operating in the North Sea.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile dest…

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