Indian Naval Air Arm
The Indian Naval Air Arm is the aviation branch and a fighting arm of the Indian Navy which is tasked to provide an aircraft carrier-based strike capability, fleet air defence, maritime reconnaissance, and anti-submarine warfare.
| Indian Naval Air Arm | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 |
| Country | India |
| Type | Naval aviation |
| Role | Sea-to air-combat, surface attack, anti-submarine warfare, Search and rescue, aerial reconnaissance, weather observation, and material transportation. |
| Size | 23 squadrons 5,000 personnel Approx. 300 aircraft |
| Part of | Indian Navy |
| Commanders | |
| Flag Officer Naval Aviation (FONA) | Rear admiral Ajay D. Theophilus |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel | |
| Fin flash | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | Mikoyan MiG-29K, |
| Helicopter | HAL Dhruv, Kamov Ka-27, SH-3 Sea King, Westland Sea King, HAL Chetak , MH-60R Seahawk |
| Interceptor | Mikoyan MiG-29K |
| Patrol | Boeing P-8I, Dornier 228, Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander |
| Trainer | BAE Hawk, HAL Kiran |
The Flag Officer Naval Aviation (FONA) appears to direct the field operations of the air arm.
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