UK axes elderly RAF helicopters and Watchkeeper UAVs to cut costs

RAF Puma

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The UK has confirmed the early retirement of 17 Puma HC2 helicopters, 14 older Boeing CH-47 Chinooks and the Watchkeeper uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) in a bid to slash costs.

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