SEA EAGLES – INDIAN NAVAL AIR SQUADRON (INAS) 313

Naval Chief Admiral commissioned the Navy’s fifth Dornier squadron, Sea Eagles.

• It would augment surveillance in the eastern seaboard.
• Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 313 would enable faster response to challenges at sea.
• The commissioning is a step towards the Indian Navy’s surveillance in the eastern seaboard, especially along Tamil Nadu coast.
• Indigenously-built Dornier aircraft, as part of the squadron, would provide significant maritime surveillance and contribute to domain awareness.
• INAS 313 has been tasked to patrol the Indian Ocean Region and enhance maritime domain awareness and strengthen Navy’s presence in Bay of Bengal and the southern region.
• Fitted with state-of-the-art equipment, the Dornier aircraft can play a variety of roles, including commuter, air taxi, utility, aircrew training, maritime surveillance, search and rescue duties.

Source: ET

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