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The day when Indian Navy marks 64th anniversary of liberation of Goa from the Portugal, the Chief of Naval Staff commissioned the second squadron of its anti-submarine helicopters MH-60R.
The official ceremony took place on Wednesday the 17th of December 2025 at INS Hansa at Goa.
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.
The ceremony was marked by the traditional water cannon salute to mark the historic day.
The MH-60R is an all-weather, day and night capable helicopter designed for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), Search and rescue (SAR), Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) and Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP).
While the 335 Squadron is being formally commissioned today here at Goa, the MH-60R helicopter has already proven its prowess across multiple missions during Operation Sindoor, TROPEX-25, and the recently concluded Tri-Services Exercise 2025.
These helicopters will significantly augment the Indian Navy’s integral aviation capabilities on the Western Seaboard.
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