Named Kestrels after birds of prey having good sensory capabilities, the INAS 324 operating the indigenously designed and built Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) MK III (MR) helicopters will boost maritime surveillance
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July 05, 2022 10:33:44 IST
The Indian Naval Air Squadron 324, referred to as INAS 324, commissioned at INS Dega is equipped with Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) MK III (MR) helicopters. Image Courtesy: @PBNS_India/Twitter
India’s maritime preparedness received a boost on Monday as the Eastern Seaboard got its first naval air squadron.
The Indian Naval Air Squadron 324 –referred to as INAS 324 — operating the indigenously designed and built Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) MK III (MR) helicopters was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, AVSM, YSM, VSM Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command at a commissioning ceremony held at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam.