Four more MV-22s have left Futenma, Okinawa, Japan for the Philippines to provide relief efforts there.
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Indian Navy inducts Dhruv
The Indian Navy has inducted the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter into service under INAS 322. The helicopter’s primary mission will be search and rescue.
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USMC last active-duty UH-1N deployment completed
With the return of USS Kearsarge, the last USMC active-duty UH-1N deployment was completed this month.
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Challenges in overhauling the Tu-160
Jane’s reports that attempts to overhaul the Tu-160 strategic bomber have encountered difficulties.
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Karwar will be INS Vikramaditya’s home port
A senior Indian Navy official says aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya will be stationed at Karwar naval base.
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