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Marine Corps is reviving a light attack helicopter unit it cut in 2022
Welcome back, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269.
Military helicopter noise sets mood for Australian crocodile mating
The sound of a military helicopter is reportedly encouraging reptile reproduction at a crocodile farm in Australia.
ACLU sues DC Guard over actions during George Floyd protests
When people continued marching after a 7 p.m. curfew, the D.C. National Guard flew two helicopters 45 feet above protestors' heads.
By Zamone Perez
New in 2023: More King Stallion helicopters for the Marine Corps
The number of King Stallion helos in the fleet is set to triple.
US State Dept. approves $1 billion sale to Nigeria, delayed over human rights concerns
The U.S. State Department has cleared the sale of 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters to Nigeria worth nearly $1 billion, apparently after U.S. lawmakers lifted objections over human rights concerns.
US gives military helicopters to Croatia, Russia arms Serbs
The United States has delivered two Black Hawk helicopters to Croatia amid a mini arms race with neighboring Russian ally Serbia.
New in 2022: The Marines shake up aviation for the next fight
Units are moving, deactivating and activating, pending Corps needs.
By Todd South
New in 2022: Final testing for Corps’ new King Stallion helicopter
The Corps plans to field the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter in 2023.
By Todd South
Marine helicopter crew carries 12-ton vehicle over water in testing first
The CH-53K King Stallion can carry three times the load as its predecessor.
By Todd South
Marines run joint test fire with new missile from Viper helicopter
The weapon lets helicopters hit fast-moving maritime targets more easily.
By Todd South