| Topic | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Commissioning of INAS 335 (Ospreys) - Indian Navy's second MH-60R Seahawk squadron. |
| Date & Venue | 17 December 2025 at INS Hansa, Goa. |
| Chief Guest | Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff. |
| Aircraft Type | MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopters. |
| Primary Roles | Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), Search & Rescue (SAR). |
| Key Capabilities | - Advanced weapons, sensors, avionics.<br>- Fully integrated with fleet operations.<br>- Effective against submarines & hostile vessels. |
| Strategic Importance | - Strengthens maritime domain awareness in Indian Ocean Region (IOR).<br>- Enhances naval aviation modernization under Maritime Capability Development Plan. |
| MH-60R Features | - State-of-the-art radar & sonar.<br>- Electronic warfare capabilities.<br>- Seamless integration with naval ships. |
