INAS 313

About: 

• The Squadron will be operating from Chennai International Airport. 
  
  
• With commissioning of INAS 313, Tamil Nadu will have three naval air bases; which is the highest number for any Coastal State. INS Rajali at Arakkonam and INS Parundu at Ramnad are the other two air bases in Tamil Nadu. 
  
  
• INAS 313 derives its name ‘Sea Eagle’ from the bird of prey family Accipitridae. 
  
  
• The Squadron will operate Dornier aircraft which is a multi-role Short Range Maritime Reconnaissance (SRMR) aircraft manufactured by HAL, under license from RUAG Aerospace. 
  
  
• The aircraft is used for maritime surveillance, Search and Rescue Operations and to provide targeting data to weapon platforms.