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New Indian Express
20-07-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
GRSE to launch eighth, final anti-submarine warfare craft
NEW DELHI: The country will mark a major milestone in indigenous shipbuilding on Monday as state-run Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) is set to launch the eighth and final Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC). The launch will be attended by Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, Chief of Materiel, Indian Navy. This final launch concludes GRSE's contract to deliver eight next-generation ASW SWCs as part of a broader initiative to strengthen India's maritime defence. The launch is seen as significant because of the increasing presence of submarines in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), including regular deployments by Chinese and Pakistani naval assets. These vessels are designed to safeguard India's coastline and shallow waters against any threats. The ASW SWCs are part of a Rs 12,500 crore programme to build 16 shallow water anti-submarine warfare vessels under two contracts awarded in April 2019. GRSE is building eight vessels under a Rs 6,311 crore deal, while Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is constructing the other eight. The vessels from GRSE will form the Arnala-class, named after the lead ship INS Arnala, commissioned in June. The CSL-built ships will be classified as Mahe-class.
India.com
08-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Indian Navy Gets Anti-Submarine Craft Arnala Amid Conflict With Pakistan
In a significant boost to India's coastal defence capabilities amid ongoing conflict with Pakistan, the Indian Navy on Wednesday took delivery of 'Arnala', the first in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs), at L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu. The vessel, indigenously designed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, marks a major step forward in India's pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Built in collaboration with L&T Shipyard under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the ship meets the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) classification standards. "Arnala is named after the historic fort 'Arnala' located off Vasai, Maharashtra, a reflection of India's rich maritime heritage. The 77 m long warship, is the largest Indian Naval warship propelled by a Diesel Engine-Waterjet combination. The ship has been designed for underwater surveillance, search & rescue operations and Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO). The ship is capable of undertaking ASW operations in coastal waters, along with advanced mine laying capabilities," said the defence ministry in a statement. Its induction is expected to significantly enhance the Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities in coastal regions. The delivery of 'Arnala' underscores the Indian Navy's commitment to indigenous shipbuilding and aligns with the government's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, with more than 80% of the ship's components sourced domestically.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
GRSE delivers first anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft to Navy
Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers ( GRSE ) Ltd said it has delivered the first of eight anti-submarine warfare (ASW) shallow water crafts to the Indian Navy on Thursday. The ASW shallow water crafts will add punch to the Indian Navy's capability to patrol coastal areas where enemy submarines could be lurking. #Operation Sindoor Live Updates| From Sindoor to showdown? Track Indo-Pak conflict as it unfolds Pakistan tried to hit military targets in these 15 Indian cities, New Delhi thwarts strikes India hits Lahore's Air Defence Radars in proportionate response ' INS Arnala ', the first of the eight ASW shallow water crafts being constructed by the Kolkata-based warship-maker for the Indian Navy, was delivered on Thursday. The 77.6-metre-long and 10.5-metre-wide ASW SWCs are capable of full-scale sub-surface surveillance of coastal waters as well as search and attack, GRSE said in a statement. GIF89a����!�,D; 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 10 Most Beautiful Women In The World OMGIFacts Undo "These can also carry out coordinated anti-submarine operations with aircraft," the official said. The ship was constructed through the PPP model with GRSE collaborating with private shipyard L&T Kattupalli in Tamil Nadu, the PSU said in a statement. Live Events GRSE was awarded the Raksha Mantri's Award in 2022 for designing the Arnala, described as the 'most silent ship'. The ship, named after an island with a historic fort off the Maharashtra Coast, has nearly 88 per cent indigenous content, the statement said. GRSE is now building 16 more warships, including three P17A advanced stealth frigates, seven ASW SWCs, two survey vessels and four next generation offshore patrol vessels.
