Killer Squadron

  • 6th December, 2021
  • The 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron which is also known as the 'Killer Squadron', will be conferred the President's Standard by the President of India.
  • The 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron was formally established in 1991 at Mumbai with ten 'Veer Class' and three 'Prabal Class' missile boats.
  • However, it was given the name 'Killers' in the year 1969 when OSA I class missile boats from erstwhile USSR were inducted into the 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron to increase the strength of the Indian Navy.
  • The Presidential Standard is the highest honor given by the President to a military unit in recognition of their service rendered to the nation.
  • The Indian Navy was awarded the President’s Colours on 27 May 1951 by the then President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad.
  • The President’s Standard is the same honor as the President’s Colours, awarded to a relatively smaller military formation or unit.
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