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IN PHOTOS: Indian Navy commissions INAS 335 'Ospreys'

Updated On: 17 December, 2025 11:23 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’, its second naval air squadron to operate MH-60R helicopters, at INS Hansa in Goa. Pics/Defence PRO

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The ceremony was held in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS). Pics/Defence PRO
The ceremony was held in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS). Pics/Defence PRO
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The commissioning of INAS 335 marks a major step in strengthening the Navy’s aviation and maritime combat capabilities. The first MH-60R squadron was commissioned earlier at Kochi, Kerala, in March 2024, a statement said

The commissioning of INAS 335 marks a major step in strengthening the Navy’s aviation and maritime combat capabilities. The first MH-60R squadron was commissioned earlier at Kochi, Kerala, in March 2024, a statement said

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The Commissioning Warrant of the squadron was read out by Captain Dhirender Bisht, the Commanding Officer of INAS 335

The Commissioning Warrant of the squadron was read out by Captain Dhirender Bisht, the Commanding Officer of INAS 335

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The ceremony concluded with a traditional water cannon salute, marking the historic occasion, officials said

The ceremony concluded with a traditional water cannon salute, marking the historic occasion, officials said

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Several senior officers and dignitaries attended the event, including Vice Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Ajay D Theophilus, Flag Officer Commanding Goa Naval Area and Flag Officer Naval Aviation, and Admiral Karambir Singh (Retired), former Chief of the Naval Staff. Naval veterans and distinguished guests were also present, the statement said

Several senior officers and dignitaries attended the event, including Vice Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Ajay D Theophilus, Flag Officer Commanding Goa Naval Area and Flag Officer Naval Aviation, and Admiral Karambir Singh (Retired), former Chief of the Naval Staff. Naval veterans and distinguished guests were also present, the statement said

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With the induction of INAS 335, the Indian Navy’s integral aviation strength on the Western Seaboard will receive a significant boost, enhancing maritime surveillance, combat readiness and operational reach

With the induction of INAS 335, the Indian Navy’s integral aviation strength on the Western Seaboard will receive a significant boost, enhancing maritime surveillance, combat readiness and operational reach

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