New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- INAS 335 'The Ospreys', the second Indian Naval Air Squadron to operate MH 60R helicopters, was commissioned at INS Hansa, Goa, in a ceremony presided over by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) on 17 Dec 25. This landmark event follows the commissioning of the first MH 60R Naval Air Squadron in Kochi, Kerala, in March 2024.VAdm Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command, was also present on the occasion.

The Commissioning Warrant for the unit was read out by Capt Dhirender Bisht, Commanding Officer, which was followed by the unveiling of the Commissioning Plaque by Mrs. Laila Swaminathan, President NWWA Western Region. The ceremony was marked by the traditional...