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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
BSL's special-grade steel boosts Navy vessels
Bokaro: The Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), a unit of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has supplied special-grade steel for Navy vessels, INS Ajay and INS Nistar, to boost India's defence indigenisation efforts. INS Ajay, the final vessel in the series of eight anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts (ASW-SWC), was recently launched by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. INS Nistar, designed for submarine rescue and deep-sea operations, has been commissioned by the Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. as India's first indigenous diving support vessel. The chief of communications with the BSL, Manikant Dhan, said, "SAIL-Bokaro has consistently been at the forefront of meeting the Indian Navy's steel requirements." "Our DMR 249A special-grade steel plates, known for strength and high durability critical for operational efficiency and survivability of naval ships, have been used in several warships and frigates," he added. BSL had provided special steel for warships like INS Vikrant, INS Vindhyagiri, INS Nilgiri, and INS Surat. The use of this indigenously produced steel not only enhances the structural integrity and stealth capabilities of INS Ajay but also supports the demanding underwater functions of INS Nistar, which will perform submarine rescue, deep-sea diving, and continuous surveillance missions. Every tonne of steel delivered contributes to strengthening India's naval infrastructure and advancing self-reliance in defence manufacturing, said an official.
News18
5 days ago
- Business
- News18
SAIL supplies special grade steel for INS Ajay, INS Nistar
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) has supplied critical-grade steel for INS Ajay and INS Nistar, cementing its support for defence indigenisation. In a statement, the firm said it 'continues to play its pivotal role in defence indigenisation by supplying critical-grade steel for INS Ajay, launched by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) and INS Nistar, commissioned by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL) during July, 2025". SAIL supplied the entire quantity of special DMR grade steel plates for INS Ajay ensuring structural integrity and stealth performance. INS Ajay is the eighth and final vessel in the indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) series constructed by GRSE. The company also supplied the entire quantity of special grade plates for the newly commissioned INS Nistar, India's first indigenously designed and built diving support vessel (DSV). INS Nistar, delivered by HSL, is poised to play a vital role in submarine rescue operations, deep-sea diving, and sustained patrolling. 'SAIL's commitment to powering India's naval strength underscores its strategic support to national defence goals and its integral role in building an Atmanirbhar Bharat. With every tonne of steel, SAIL continues to forge the backbone of India's maritime readiness and defence resilience," the statement said. PTI ANZ TRB TRB TRB (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: August 04, 2025, 19:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
BSL's special-grade steel powers Navy warfare
1 2 Bokaro: The Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) has marked another significant step in India's journey towards defence self-reliance by supplying special-grade steel for the Navy's first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), INS Arnala, which was inducted into service on June 18, it said in a statement. Out of the 3,500 tonnes of special steel supplied by SAIL for the ASW-SWC project, BSL contributed 3,100 tonnes. This special-grade steel was used not only in INS Arnala but also in seven other warships under construction at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), showcasing BSL's critical role in strengthening India's naval capabilities, said a SAIL official. This move reinforces SAIL's role in advancing the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India) mission. By reducing reliance on imported materials, BSL is contributing to a robust and indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem. Earlier, SAIL-BSL provided special steel for INS Vikrant, INS Vindhyagiri, INS Nilgiri, and INS Surat.
India.com
19-06-2025
- General
- India.com
India's ‘INS Arnala' scares Pakistan! 1490 tons, 77-meter-long, largest Indian naval warship built by…, cost Rs…
The Indian Navy has inducted the anti-submarine warfare vessel INS Arnala, it is made for surveillance and rescue operations in shallow waters. It is built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. The 77-meter-long warship is crafted with over 80% indigenous materials. It is named after the historic Arnala Fort in Maharashtra. India's Maritime Power The induction of INS Arnala has lifted India's naval capabilities. It is the first ship in the series of shallow-water anti-submarine warfare vessels. Arnala is designed for underwater surveillance, search-and-rescue missions, and low-intensity maritime operations. It weighs over 1,490 tons, is the largest Indian naval warship with a diesel engine-waterjet combination. It is built by GRSE in collaboration with L&T Shipbuilders. Its components were supplied by different Indian defense companies and over 55 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) like Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), L&T, Mahindra Defense, and MEIL. GRSE Major Project GRSE, in partnership with another shipbuilding company, is constructing eight ships each under this project. INS Arnala is part of a program to build 16 anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft (ASW-SWC) at a total cost of Rs 12,622 crore and the cost of each vessel is Rs 789 crore. The ship's name is given to the historic Arnala Fort, located in Vasai, Maharashtra. Built in 1737 under the leadership of Chimaji Appa of the Maratha Empire, the fort was constructed to monitor the mouth of the Vaitarna River and also to be a safeguard near the northern Konkan coast. What Is GRSE? Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), based in Kolkata, is a shipbuilding company in India and a public sector undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defense. GRSE mainly constructs warships and other vessels for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard and also exports ships as well.
India Gazette
19-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Maharatna SAIL supplied entire requirement of special steel for newly commissioned INS Arnala
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): The requirement of special steel for India Navy's ship INS Arnala was wholly supplied by Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), taking a step forward towards the country's self-reliance in the defence sector and import substitution, the Ministry of Steel said in an official statement on Thursday. 'SAIL supplied the entire requirement of special steel for India's first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), 'INS Arnala', which was commissioned into the Indian Navy on June 18, 2025,' the ministry's statement read. The Maharatna PSU also catered to the entire requirement of special steel for the other seven ASW-SWC corvettes being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE). 'Partnering India's march towards defence indigenisation, SAIL has supplied the entire special steel for this project. This marks yet another impressive milestone in SAIL's journey to support India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative and help the nation lessen its import dependency,' the statement added. The Steel ministry also highlighted that SAIL has supplied the special steel for building the Navy's ships before too, including for INS Vikrant, INS Vindyagiri, INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, among other notable projects. On Wednesday, India's first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), INS Arnala, was commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan presiding over the ceremony. 'INS Arnala - the pioneering Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft - proudly joins the Indian Navy today, 18 June 2025, at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam,' the Indian Navy said in a statement earlier. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, and delivered on May 8 at L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli under a Public-Private Partnership, INS Arnala is the first in a series of eight ASW-SWCs being developed to enhance India's coastal defence, a prior statement from the Minister of Defence said. The 77-metre-long vessel, named after the historic Arnala fort off Vasai, Maharashtra, is equipped with advanced underwater surveillance systems, mine-laying capabilities, and is designed for operations in shallow waters. It is the largest Indian Naval warship propelled by a diesel engine-waterjet combination. According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the ship has been designed for underwater surveillance, search and rescue operations, and Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO). Notably, INS Arnala was delivered to the Navy during Operation Sindoor, when tensions were heightened, which in turn demonstrates the Navy's operational readiness and indigenous production capacity. (ANI)
