Aviation

3 Taliban tried to fly an American helicopter but were killed in the accident.

Three people were killed after a Black Hawk chopper crashed during a Taliban training exercise in Kabul

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Three people were killed after a Black Hawk chopper crashed during a Taliban training exercise in Kabul, according to the group’s defense ministry on Saturday.

All of the aircraft’s instruments and equipment were damaged and rendered inoperable when the US withdrew from Afghanistan. Given that they were left in Afghanistan, these represent the largest technological asset that any nation possesses. The mess of leaving the pricey aircraft over the Taliban was caused by the turmoil of the populace’s instability and the safe deployments of the military from Afghanistan.

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After a while, the Taliban began organizing its own army and air force team to handle such aircraft, but they soon found themselves dissatisfied because they were unable to find qualified mechanics to repair complex aircraft.

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#Taliban fighters enter a hangar in #Kabul Airport and examine #chinook helicopters after #US leaves #Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/flJx0cLf0p
— Nabih (@nabihbulos) August 30, 2021

According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, Enaytullah Khowrazmi, “an American Black Hawk chopper, which was for training, crashed due to a technical malfunction inside the campus of the National Defence University,” adding that five other persons were hurt as well.

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Even when fixed, these helicopters are tough to fly because of their complex systems and numerous controls, which are challenging for even experienced pilots to comprehend.

After taking over the nation a little over a year ago, the Taliban grabbed control of some American-made aeroplanes.

It is yet unknown how many are active. While departing, U.S. forces purposefully destroyed certain military equipment, and Afghan forces dispatched some helicopters to countries in central Asia.

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Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”