The Indian Navy commissioned INS Jatayu, at Minicoy island in the Lakshadweep Islands, its second base in Lakshadweep after INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti.
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The Indian Navy commissioned INS Jatayu, at Minicoy island in the Lakshadweep Islands, its second base in Lakshadweep after INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti. Commander Vrat Baghel, the first commanding officer of the unit took charge of the INS Jatayu that will play a significant role in operational surveillance and reduce the navy’s turnaround time in the western seaboard. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar. INS Jatayu straddles over two important sea lanes of communication – the 8 degree channel between Minicoy and Maldives, and the 9 degree channel between Minicoy and the main cluster of Lakshadweep island.
The Navy commissioned its first MH-60R multi-role helicopter squadron INAS 334 ‘Seahawks’ at Kochi.
New Delhi had signed an agreement with Washington to buy 24 of these choppers and 6 have been delivered so far.
The first first MH-60R Indian Naval Air Squadron will be commanded by Captain M Abhisheik Ram.
Founded- 26 January 1950; HQ- New Delhi
Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS)- Admiral R. Hari Kumar
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