INAS 316
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| INAS 316 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 29 March 2022 - present |
| Country |  India |
| Branch |  Indian Navy |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Maritime reconnaissance, ELINT, Coastal surveillance, Fleet support, Casualty evacuation, Search and Rescue |
| Part of | Western Naval Command |
| Garrison/HQ | INS Hansa |
| Nickname | The Condors[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Commander Amit Mohapatra[2] |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Patrol | P-8I Neptune[3] |
The INAS 316 is an Indian naval air squadron based at INS Hansa. The squadron was commissioned by Chief of Naval Staff R. Hari Kumar on 29 March 2022.[4][2]
The squadron is currently operational under the Western Naval Command.
