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NATO chopper crash in southern Afghanistan kills 11

At least 3 Americans are among the dead. The cause of the crash is being investigated. The NATO-led international military coalition says a helicopter crash in Afghanistan has killed 11 people including seven international service members.

 

Future of Technology - Robotic helicopters at work in Afghanistan

Robotic helicopters capable of ferrying 3.5 tons of cargo in a single load are at work supplying NATO troops in Afghanistan, according to a defense technology blog. The helicopter is a Lockheed Martin / Kaman Aerospace K-Max designed for battlefield cargo resupply.

 

Prince Harry arrives in US for military training

Prince Harry arrives in US for military training

Buckingham Palace said Friday that Prince Harry has arrived in the United States for a two-month military helicopter training course. The California desert in which he’ll train is similar to the harsh conditions of Afghanistan.

 

U.S. Says Strike Kills Taliban Who Downed Copter

U.S. Says Strike Kills Taliban Who Downed Copter

An airstrike on Sunday killed those believed responsible for downing a Chinook helicopter, a commander said.

 

Dozens of U.S. troops feared killed as NATO helicopter crashes in Afghan offensive

A NATO helicopter crashed during an operation against the Taliban near the Afghan capital late Friday night, and Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s office said 31 U.S. troops and seven Afghan soldiers were killed.
A second coalition helicopter was forced to make a precautionary landing in another part of Afghanistan, local officials and a spokesman for the multinational forces said Saturday.

 

9 NATO Members Killed in Afghan Copter Crash

There was no sign of enemy fire, but the incident was under investigation, according to a NATO statement.

 

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