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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Russian MiG-29s and Ka-31s to be stationed aboard INS Vikrant

MiG-29K FulcrumThe newest air wing of the Indian aircraft carrier Vikrant will be composed of the Russian MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB, as well as Ka-31 helicopters, RIA Novosti learned on Wednesday from a senior official at FSMTC (Federal Service for Military and Technical Co-Operation) of Russia.

The aircraft carrier Vikrant is currently in the final stages of construction in India.

“The Russian side is actually providing much needed technical assistance to its Indian partners in the creation and development of their national aircraft carrier, the Vikrant. On board they expect to place the aircraft MiG-29 and Ka-31,” said the spokesperson.

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