| INAS 313 | |
|---|---|
| File:INAS 313 Insignia.jpg Naval insignia of INAS 313, Sea Eagles | |
| Active | 22 July 2019 - present |
| Country |  India |
| Branch |  Indian Navy |
| Type | Naval aircraft squadron |
| Role | Maritime reconnaissance, ELINT, Coastal surveillance, Fleet support, Casualty evacuation, Search and Rescue[1] |
| Part of | Eastern Naval Command |
| Garrison/HQ | NAE Chennai, Chennai Airport |
| Nickname(s) | Sea Eagles |
| Motto(s) | Mighty wings, dauntless spirit |
| Mascot(s) | Greater spotted eagle |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Cdr Vivek Koman |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Reconnaissance | Dornier Do 228 |
The Indian Naval Air Squadron 313 (INAS 313) is a maritime reconnaissance squadron of the Indian Navy based at Chennai. The squadron was commissioned on 22 July 2019 operates the Dornier Do 228 twin-turboprop aircraft under the Eastern Naval Command of the Navy.[2]
History
editThe squadron was officially commissioned on 22 July 2020 by the Navy Chief, Admiral Karambir Singh. The unit is situated in the Naval Air Enclave, Chennai and operates under the Eastern Naval Command.
References
edit- ^ Hemant Kasturi. "KnowYourNavy – INAS 313". SSBCrackExams. SSB Crack. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
INAS 313 undertakes maritime reconnaissance, coastal surveillance, fleet support missions, search & rescue, combat free fall and casualty evacuation.
- ^ "Indian Navy commissions 'Sea Eagles' squadron to expand surveillance in eastern sea board". The Print. Press Trust of India. 22 July 2019. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.