| INAS 334 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 6 March 2024—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 |
The INAS 334 is a helicopter squadron of the Indian Navy operating Sikorsky MH-60R SeaHawk helicopters since 6 March 2024. The squadron is based at INS Garuda in Kochi and is expected to have fleet deployments onboard the Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant.123
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
References
References
- "Navy commissions MH 60R Seahawk choppers to enhance maritime security". India Today. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- Paul, John L. (29 February 2024). "Six MH 60R multi-mission helicopters to be commissioned into Indian Navy in March". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- "Kochi to house 1st MH60R Seahawk chopper squadron". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- "MH 60R 'SEAHAWKS' TO BE COMMISSIONED INTO THE INDIAN NAVY AS THE INAS 334 SQUADRON". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 6 March 2024.