| INAS 324 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 4 July 2022 - Present |
| Country |  India |
| Branch |  Indian Navy |
| Garrison/HQ | INS Dega, Visakhapatnam |
| Nickname(s) | Kestrels |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Cdr SS Dash |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Multirole helicopter | Dhruv Mk.3 MR |
INAS 324, known as the KESTRELS, is an Indian Naval Air Squadron commissioned in July 2022 at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam. It is the first Naval Squadron on India's Eastern Seaboard to operate the indigenously built HAL Dhruv. The squadron's primary roles include maritime reconnaissance (MR) and search and rescue (SAR), with the HAL Dhruv equipped with surveillance radar and electro-optical sensors for these missions. Additionally, INAS 324 can provide humanitarian assistance, conduct special operations, and use its airborne medical intensive care unit for medical evacuations.[1]
- ^ "ALH Squadron INAS 324 Commissioned at Visakhapatnam". ALH Squadron INAS 324 Commissioned at Visakhapatnam. 4 July 2022. Archived from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2025.