The Indian Navy will commission its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys), at INS Hansa in Goa today. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi will preside over the ceremony at 2:30 PM, underscoring the Navy’s push for modernisation. The occasion will mark a pivotal moment in the Indian Navy’s continued efforts towards modernisation and capability enhancement.
The MH-60R, equipped with cutting-edge weapons, sensors, and avionics, excels in anti-submarine warfare, surface strikes, and countering asymmetric threats. Fully integrated with fleet operations, it extends the Navy’s reach from hunting beneath the waves to striking beyond the horizon. This commissioning significantly enhances India’s integral aviation prowess amid evolving regional challenges.
The advanced weapons, sensors and avionics suite make the helicopter a versatile and capable asset for the Indian Navy, offering enhanced capabilities to address conventional as well as asymmetric threats. The aircraft has been fully integrated with fleet operations and has proven its worth on numerous occasions.
The Indian Navy will receive a significant fillip in its integral aviation capabilities with the commissioning of the squadron.
