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ARNALA ship under ASW SWC Project launched

Why in news?

  • Indian Navy gets its first anti-submarine shallow water warship 'Arnala'

ARNALA-ship

Key points:-

  • The first anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW SWC) 'Arnala' was handed over to the Indian Navy.
  • It was designed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata and built at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli.
  • It is the first of the eight proposed ASW SWC warships, designed to strengthen the anti-submarine capabilities of the Indian Navy in shallow waters.

Built under PPP model

  • The 'Arnala' warship was built under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model by GRSE and L&T Shipyard as per the classification standards of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). 
  • It is a testimony to the capability of collaborative manufacturing in the defense sector and strengthening India's self-reliance.

Name linked to historical heritage

  • This warship is named after the historic 'Arnala Fort' located in Vasai area of ​​​​Maharashtra, which is a symbol of India's rich maritime tradition.
  • This naming is also an effort to connect India's cultural and military heritage to the new generation.

Technical features and operational capability

  • 'Arnala' is 77 meters long and is powered by a diesel engine-waterjet combination, making it the largest Indian naval ship ever to be powered by this combination.
  • It is designed for anti-submarine operations, underwater surveillance, search and rescue operations and low intensity maritime operations (LIMO) in coastal areas. Also, it is also equipped with advanced mine laying capability.

A milestone towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat

  • More than 80% of the material in this ship is indigenous, reflecting India's progress in defence production under 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' missions.
  • The delivery of 'Arnala' is a significant milestone towards further strengthening the indigenous capabilities of the Indian Navy.
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