The world’s oldest aircraft carrier, INS Viraat, lowered its Naval Ensign and Commissioning Pendant for the final time on Mar. 6. Ending a 59 year career.
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U.S. Navy releases video showing Russian Su-24s buzzing USS Porter
USS Porter was buzzed by Russian Su-24 fighter bombers in the Black Sea on Feb. 10. The service has made available a video of the incident.
Anti-ship missile test-fired from Kalvari-class submarine
The Indian Navy has successfully test-fired an anti-ship missile from its Kalvari-class submarine. The Kalvari is the lead ship of six Scorpene-class submarines built in India.
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JMSDF retires its MH-53E
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has retired the MH-53E mine-sweeping helicopter from service.
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Royal Navy fires the Sea Skua for the last time
The Royal Navy has carried out its last live-firing of the Sea Skua anti-ship missile. The weapon is being phased out as its airborne platform – the Lynx – is being retired from service this month.
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