Indian Navy’s second MH 60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (The Ospreys), was commissioned at INS Hansa in Goa today. The Ministry of Defence said that MH 60R is an all-weather, day and night capable helicopter designed for Anti-Submarine Warfare, Anti-Surface Warfare, Search and rescue, Medical Evacuation and Vertical Replenishment. These helicopters will significantly augment the Indian Navy’s integral aviation capabilities on the Western Seaboard.

The commissioning ceremony was presided over by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan was also present on the occasion. The ceremony was marked by the traditional water cannon salute to mark the historic day.