Updated On: 17 December, 2025 10:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The commissioning of INAS 335 marks a major step in strengthening the Navy’s aviation and maritime combat capabilities. The first MH-60R squadron was commissioned earlier at Kochi, Kerala, in March 2024, the statement said

The ceremony concluded with a traditional water cannon salute, marking the historic occasion. Pic/Defence PRO
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The Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’, its second naval air squadron to operate MH-60R helicopters, at INS Hansa in Goa, an official statement said.
The ceremony was held in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS).