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Caracal utility copters
KUWAIT, April 26 (KUNA) -- Kuwait National Guard received several Caracal helicopters from French-based Airbus during a ceremony held at Ali Al-Salem Air Base, attended by senior KNG and military officers on Monday.
KNG will use the aircraft to provide swift support for the military, police and firefighters as well as assist search, rescue and evacuation efforts in the event of a disaster, KNG Secretary Lt Gen Hashim Al-Refai said. (end)
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