INAS 313
File:INAS 313 Insignia.jpg
Naval insignia of INAS 313, Sea Eagles
Active22 July 2019 - present
Country India
BranchIndian Navy seal Indian Navy
TypeNaval aircraft squadron
RoleMaritime reconnaissance, ELINT, Coastal surveillance, Fleet support, Casualty evacuation, Search and Rescue[1]
Part ofEastern Naval Command
Garrison/HQNAE 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
ReconnaissanceDornier 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

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The 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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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.