Panaji, Dec. 17 -- INAS 335 'Ospreys', the second Indian Naval Air Squadron to operate MH 60R helicopters, was commissioned at INS Hansa, Goa in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), on Wednesday.

This landmark event follows the commissioning of the first MH-60R Naval Air Squadron in Kochi, Kerala, in March 2024.

According to a release, the Commissioning Warrant for the unit was read out by Capt Dhirender Bisht, Commanding Officer. Thereafter, the Commissioning Plaque was unveiled by the CNS in the presence of VAdm Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command. The ceremony was marked by the traditional water cannon salute to mark the historic day.

The event was att...