The Soviet-Afghan War raged for nine years and is considered a major part of the overarching Cold War between the US and its ...

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Amid Kashmir's deadliest attack in decades, DW looks at the major militant groups in the conflict, exploring their local impact and global jihadi connections.

A haunting video of a fatal helicopter crash has resurfaced on social media, reigniting scrutiny over the continued use of aging military aircraft in an era where modern threats demand modern ...

The Soviet Mi-24 was a testament to the Soviet preference for brute force and power over finesse or whiz-bang technological wizardry.

While the Browning .50-cal. M2 machine gun has been unequaled for nearly a century, John Moses Browning’s genius design has had one significant 12.7 mm competitor: the Soviet DShK.

Designated by NATO as “Hind”, the Mi-24 is an iconic attack helicopter that was originally introduced by the Soviet Union back in the 1970s.

Video of the parade posted to social media also shows two Soviet-origin Mil Mi-24 Hind attack helicopters flying in formation over the parade, along with at least seven Mi-17 utility helicopters.

Though the AH-64 Apache vs. Mi-24 Hind is often used differently, comparing them is still interesting. We take a look at the hardware and armaments.