INAS 313
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| INAS 313 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 22 July 2019 - present |
| Country |  India |
| Branch |  Indian Navy |
| Type | Naval aircraft squadron |
| Role | Maritime reconnaissance, ELINT, Coastal surveillance, Fleet support, Casualty evacuation, Search and Rescue[1] |
| Part of | Eastern Naval Command |
| Garrison/HQ | NAE Chennai, Chennai Airport |
| Nickname(s) | Sea Eagle[2] |
| Motto(s) | Mighty wings, dauntless spirit[3] |
| Mascot(s) | Greater spotted eagle |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Cdr Vivek Koman |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Reconnaissance | Dornier 228 |
The Indian Naval Air Squadron 313 (INAS 313) is a maritime reconnaissance squadron of the Indian Navy based at Chennai. The squadron was commissioned on 22 July 2019 and operates the Dornier 228 twin-turboprop aircraft under the Eastern Naval Command of the Navy.
