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Adnan Ashraf

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Russian Tu-142K long-range maritime patrol aircraft conducting aerial refueling over the Arctic region.

Tu-142MK Conducts First Arctic Aerial Refueling Mission

The Russian Navy’s Tu-142MK long-range anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft has conducted its first recorded in-flight refueling mission over the Arctic region, according to official sources. The aircraft is operated by the Northern Fleet’s naval aviation component, and the mission marked a notable milestone in the operational employment of Russia’s maritime patrol aviation. While the event ...