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US to send Ukraine precision guided weapons to bolster Ukraine forces in the country
The US is attempting to help Kyiv’s war effort while not being seen as a direct belligerent
Kobe Bryant wrote his own legacy
Few athletes have the penchant for storytelling that the Lakers legend had for much of his life
NBA legend Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash — reports
National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, in an accident confirmed by…
SAAF helicopters grounded for lack of funds
None of the South African Air Force’s 18 Agusta A109 helicopters are being used, because there is no money to operate them, say reports.
SANDF helicopter gift to Zim delayed by court
A South African court has further delayed a donation of military helicopters to Zimbabwe’s army after the planned transfer sparked an outcry.
India denies alleged kickbacks from $750m helicopter deal
India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said the government has nothing to hide in a $750-million deal for AgustaWestland helicopters.
Afriforum opposes Zimbabwe helicopter deal
Afriforum has applied for an urgent court interdict to prevent the defence force from transferring retired military helicopters to Zimbabwe.
Move over, Google Earth
An incredible drone helicopter will give farmers much more useful information than satellites can.
Brazil wants strategic deal with Russia
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is hoping to make inroads into Brazil’s emerging oil and defence industries during a visit there this week.
Want to buy a Boeing or an Impala jet?
Fancy your own Boeing 707? The Defence Department has a couple to spare, no doubt going cheap.
Police helicopter crashes in Soweto
Three police officers have been seriously injured after their helicopter crashed in Meadowlands, Soweto, on Friday morning, said Gauteng police.