Indian Navy's second Air Squadron 316 commissioned at INS Hansa in Goa today

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Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 316, the Indian Navy's second P-8l aircraft squadron, commissioned on Tuesday at INS Hansa in Goa.

INAS 316 commissioned at INS Hansa in Goa today
INAS 316 commissioned at INS Hansa in Goa today


Panaji (Goa): Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 316, the Indian Navy's second P-8l aircraft squadron, commissioned on Tuesday at INS Hansa in Goa. The INAS 316 was commissioned in the presence of Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff.

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"In today's dynamic and complex security situation, this squadron's operational capability will significantly enhance our ability to protect, preserve and promote our national maritime interests," Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar said. The Indian Navy had acquired the first batch of eight P-8I aircraft in 2013 that are stationed at INS Rajali, Arakkonam.

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INAS 316 has been christened 'The Condors', after one of the largest flying birds in the world. The insignia of the squadron depicts a Condor searching over the blue expanse of the sea. (ANI)










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