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'Last line of defense': 'Post' talks to helicopter pilots who shot down Iranian drone blitzes

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Two pilots talk to ‘Post’ about a ‘drone bonus’ hit that took out two UAVs simultaneously.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IN THE melee of aerial threats during the Israel-Iran War, there was one rare incident where a single Apache helicopter (pictured) managed to shoot down six drones in only a couple minutes.
A US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) and Egyptian Navy frigate ENS Alexandria (F911) conduct manoeuvring-operation exercises during a 60 nations International Maritime Exercise.

Iran claims it sent helicopter to warn US destroyer in attempt to project force

Iranian state media outlet Tasnim News said that on July 23, at around ten in the morning, the USS Fitzgerald intended to approach the waters around Iran.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A military helicopter conducting a rescue operation off the Bat Yam coastline in central Israel, May 16, 2025.

Light aircraft crashes off central Israel coastline, two onboard, one in critical condition

The pilot managed to escape the plane and reach land, with light injuries, Magen David Adom (MDA) confirmed. The other passenger was later rescued and is undergoing medical treatment at the scene.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A koala climbing a tree in Ouwehands Zoo, Rhenen, Netherlands, illustrative; April 25, 2024.

Victoria, Australia culls hundreds of koalas after wildfire, activists denounce policy

Allan defended her policy by saying that the koalas being shot were "in a lot of distress," Sky News Australia reported, adding that the decision was made after "extensive assessments."

|ByJAMES GENN

Siemens exec, family die in helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River

Agustin Escobar, the CEO of Siemens Spain, his wife, and three children, aged 11, five, and four years old were identified as the victims, law enforcement told ABC News.

APRIL 10, 2025ByJAMES GENN
Rescue workers and emergency personnel work at the scene of a helicopter crash on the Hudson River near lower Manhattan in New York, US, April 10, 2025.

Defense Ministry signs deal to customize 12 CH-53K helicopters for IAF

As part of the new agreement, Sikorsky will establish a dedicated production line to adapt each helicopter to meet the IAF’s operational requirements.

MARCH 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
12 CH-53K helicopters.

Meet the helicopter bringing home the three hostages

The Yanshuf helicopter, key in past rescues, will bring the hostages home. Here's what you didn't know.

JANUARY 31, 2025ByDR. ITAY GAL
Yanshuf helicopter: A key tool in rescue and safety

Military helicopter collides with passenger plane near DC, 60 feared killed

'This is a bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented. NOT GOOD!!!' President Trump wrote on Truth Social.

JANUARY 30, 2025ByREUTERS
Rescuers on a boat work next to the wreckage of a Black Hawk helicopter at the site of the crash after it collided with the American Eagle flight 5342 which was approaching Reagan Washington National Airport and crashed into the Potomac River, outside Washington, U.S., January 30, 2025.

Complex terrain and low visibility: Report into Rafah helicopter crash revealed

As a result of the crash, Warrant Officer (res.) Daniel Alloush, and Warr. Ofc. (res.) Tom Ish-Shalom, both serving in Unit 669, were killed.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024ByAVI ASHKENAZI
The scene of the helicopter crash in Rafah.

Warrant Officer (Res.) Daniel Alloush killed in helicopter crash in Gaza

Warrant Officer (Res.) Daniel Alloush, 37, from Tel Aviv, is remembered for his exceptional kindness and heroism by friends and colleagues following his tragic death in a helicopter crash.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Daniel Alloush, 37, died in a helicopter crash in Gaza. September 11, 2024.

'Family man' Tom Ish-Shalom killed in helicopter crash in Gaza

Warrant Officer Tom Ish-Shalom, 38, was killed in a helicopter crash in Gaza. Ish-Shalom leaves behind his wife and three children.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Warr. Ofc. (res.) Tom Ish-Shalom, 38, was killed in a helicopter crash in Gaza, September 11, 2024.

'What happened was an accident': No foul play evident in Raisi's helicopter crash, source says

A preliminary report by Iran's military had said in May that no evidence of foul play or attack had been found so far during investigations into the crash.

AUGUST 21, 2024ByREUTERS
A HELICOPTER carrying Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi takes off near the Iran-Azerbaijan border, on May 19. The helicopter later crashed, killing the president.

MDA helicopter paramedics save Israelis wounded by Hamas on October 7

The police officer, who was wounded at the Nova music festival, begged me: “Save me, I have kids,” says Dr Shafir Botner.

JULY 30, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The helicopter crew with the police officers after they recovered

IDF pilot speaks to 'Post': How Noa Argamani was rescued from Gaza

Capt. 'R,' a pilot in the Israeli Air Force's 124th Squadron spoke to 'the Post' on the successful rescue mission and the pitfalls expertly navigated.

JUNE 10, 2024ByTAL SPUNGIN
A military helicopter seen at the Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, June 8, 2024

US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash

US President Joe Biden's administration was strongly criticized by some Republican members of Congress for offering condolences to Iran.

MAY 30, 2024ByREUTERS
SYRIA’S PRESIDENT Bashar Assad shakes hands with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during the signing of a cooperation agreement in Damascus, last year. The ICC has never issued an arrest warrant against Ayatollah Khamenei or Assad, the writer points out.