US EditionNavy Commissions MH-60R Helicopter Squadron INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’ at INS Hansa
INAS 335 enhances India’s western seaboard naval aviation with MH-60R helicopters boosting anti-submarine, surveillance, and rescue operations, the Navy said.
- On December 17, 2025, the Indian Navy commissioned INAS 335 'Ospreys' at INS Hansa, Goa, with Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi presiding and Captain Dhirender Bisht reading the Commissioning Warrant.
- Part of a broader procurement push, the squadron ties to existing contracts including a Rs 15,000 crore, 24 MH-60R contract, 15 MQ-9B RPAs, and 26 Rafale-M fighters.
- The Navy notes past operational use during Operation Sindoor, TROPEX-25 and Tri-Services Exercise 2025, with Lieutenant Commander Prakhar Bhargava calling the MH-60R the most advanced helicopter with long endurance and state-of-the-art weapons and sensors.
- The squadron immediately boosts the Navy's western-seaboard aviation footprint, substantially augmenting integral capabilities as INAS 335 acts as the fleet's eyes and ears for rapid ASW, maritime strike, and SAR to bolster fleet operations and maritime security.
- Officials linked the induction to 2025's Fleet Air Arm 75th anniversary and `the decision that gave wings to Naval Aviation`, as Admiral Tripathi said.
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The second squadron of Romeo helicopters, INS Hansapur in Goa, will soon be commissioned into the Navy. Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi will induct the squadron. The MH60 Romeo helicopters are capable of firing torpedoes, missiles, and the Advanced President Kill weapon system. They strengthen India's defense capabilities.
Navy Commissions Helicopter Squadron INAS 335 'Ospreys' In Goa
The Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned its second squadron of MH-60R (Romeo) anti-submarine helicopters - INAS 335 'Ospreys' - at INS Hansa naval base in the presence of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi.
Navy commissions MH-60R helicopter squadron INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’ at INS Hansa
With the induction of the versatile, multi-role MH-60R helicopter on the western seaboard as the first operational squadron, the Navy has significantly enhanced its rotary wing combat and surveillance capabilities
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