Navy to Commission INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’ at INS Hansa on Dec 17

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Navy will commission its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335, christened the ‘Ospreys’, on December 17, 2025, at INS Hansa in Goa. The ceremony will be held in the presence of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi. The commissioning of the squadron marks a significant milestone in the Indian Navy’s ongoing drive towards modernisation and enhancement of operational capabilities. Equipped with advanced weapons, sensors and state-of-the-art avionics, the MH-60R helicopters are designed to operate across a wide spectrum of missions.

The helicopters significantly bolster the Navy’s ability to counter both conventional and asymmetric threats.

Fully integrated with fleet operations, the aircraft have already demonstrated their operational effectiveness on several occasions. With the induction of INAS 335, the Indian Navy is set to receive a major boost to its integral aviation capabilities, strengthening its overall maritime combat and surveillance posture.