| INAS 311 | |
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| Active | 24 March 2009 - present |
| Country |  India |
| Branch |  Indian Navy |
| Garrison/HQ | INS Dega, Visakhapatnam |
| Nickname(s) | The Kites [1] |
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| Electronic warfare | Dornier 228 |
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