British commandos fast-rope from a helicopter for the first time in Norway amid “rising Russian threats.” A Merlin Mk4 from Commando Helicopter Force’s 845 Naval Air Squadron conducts fast-roping for ...

At a recent exercise, these infantry Marines fast-roped out of a hovering MV-22 Osprey. They used to say it couldn’t be done – that the force of the downdraft made it too risky. Well these Marines are ...

U.S. Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast-rope from a UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, onto the ...

U.S. special forces conduct intensive fast roping training, rapidly descending from a V-22 Osprey to simulate insertions behind enemy lines. The technique allows troops to deploy quickly in strategic ...

Here’s What You Need To Remember: Fast-rope descents are increasingly used around the world by military forces, and while it may look simple it actually requires extensive training as there is... Here ...

The U.S. military stationed in Korea has conducted fast rope drills and target acquisition training as part of the Freedom Flag exercise, the 51st Fighter Wing said on Wednesday. The unit affiliated ...