INAS 334 | |
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Active | 6 March 2024 to - "present" |
Country | India |
Allegiance | India |
Branch | Indian Navy |
Type | Multirole Helicopter squadron |
Size | 6 |
Garrison/HQ | INS Garuda, Kochi |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Captain M Abhishek Ram |
Aircraft flown | |
Multirole helicopter | Sikorsky MH-60R |
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The primary roles of the squadron includes anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), search and rescue (SAR), medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and vertical replenishment (VERTREP). [4]
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