New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The 3RHC represents ALAT's airmobile strength. The regiment is experienced in joint and multinational deployments in Djibouti, Cote d'Ivoire, New Caledonia and the Sahel. In the f... Read More
New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The helicopter flypast followed the fixed-wing aircraft block and was divided by service: Air and Space Force helicopters: Fennec, Puma, Caracal- focused on air security, SAR, and... Read More
New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Lieutenant Simon of the 3rd Combat Helicopter Regiment (3RHC), based in Etain-Rouvres, shared his experience flying the NH90 Caiman. With five years of experience, Simon stressed ... Read More
New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The 2025 Bastille Day military parade in Paris commemorated the 80th anniversary of the French Air and Space Force's air defense branch. The ceremony opened with the Patrouille de... Read More
New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Today, it still flies-more modestly than before-but remains relevant. The plan is to keep the Gazelle helicopters in service until 2035. Starting in 2030, the first H160M Guepard ... Read More
New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Gazelle's story is one of endurance. Introduced at a time when helicopters were still finding their place on the modern battlefield, it redefined what a light platform could a... Read More
New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Recent regional reports from 2025 describe multi- million-euro investments in facilities at Etain to host NH90 Caiman helicopters and related infrastructure - a clear sign that th... Read More
New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- At Etain, several Gazelles remain active within the 3RHC. Their current tasks mainly include: * Training and education: young pilots learn basic tactics, conduct reconnaissance fl... Read More
New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- What makes the Gazelle special, even in an era of high-tech helicopters? First, its maneuverability. With its lightweight design and powerful turbine, the Gazelle can accelerate q... Read More
New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Etain-Rouvres air base, located near Verdun, has a rich history. Originally used by the US Air Force after World War II, the airfield was transferred to the French Army aviati... Read More