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Ten years after India, US Marine Corps bids farewell to Sea Harrier

Ten years after India, US Marine Corps bids farewell to Sea Harrier
Times of India Saturday 30 May 2026, 08:08 UTC By TOI NEWS DESK 1 min read
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The US Marine Corps is retiring its AV-8B Sea Harrier Jump Jet, a decade after India's navy did. This unique aircraft's Vertical Take-Off and Landing capability allowed operations from dispersed locations and smaller carriers, proving vital for close air support and deployments. This technology lives on in the F-35B.

The US Marine Corps is retiring its AV-8B Sea Harrier Jump Jet, a decade after India's navy did. This unique aircraft's Vertical Take-Off and Landing capability allowed operations from dispersed locations and smaller carriers, proving vital for close air support and deployments. This technology lives on in the F-35B.
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