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Hans India
21 hours ago
- Science
- Hans India
Eighth, last anti-submarine warfare ship launched for Indian Navy
Visakhapatnam: Ajay, the eighth and last ship of anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW SWC), has been launched at the GRSE, Kolkata. The indigenously-designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Ajay (Yard 3034), the first ship of the Arnala class, was commissioned on June 18 and delivery of the second ship is scheduled in August. With an indigenous content of over 80 per cent, the ship exemplifies the government of India's initiative of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India and provides significant capabilities to secure national maritime interests in the Indian Ocean Region. Powered by diesel engines and propelled by water jets, the launch of Ajay marked a significant milestone in the Indian Navy's continued quest for self-reliance in shipbuilding, weapons, sensors and advanced communication and electronic warfare systems. The warship will augment the Indian Navy's underwater domain awareness, anti-submarine warfare and mine laying capabilities. The ship is equipped with role defining sensors such as hull mounted sonar and low frequency variable depth sonar (LFVDS) and firepower provided by state-of-the-art Torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, NSG-30 gun and 12.7-mm SRCG. In keeping with the naval tradition, Priya Deshmukh launched the ship in the presence of Chief of Materiel (COM) Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh. The event saw participation of senior officials from the Indian Navy and GRSE.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Keel-laying ceremony of first of six next-gen offshore patrol vessels of ICG held in Mumbai
The keel-laying ceremony of the first of the six next-generation offshore patrol vessels that will also feature state-of-the-art machinery and advanced technological systems, including AI-based predictive maintenance systems , was held on Tuesday. This initiative marks a "key milestone" in the Indian Coast Guard 's ongoing efforts to enhance its operational capabilities and bolstering coastal security , officials said. The ceremony for 'Yard 16401' of the ICG was held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo "With a range of 5,000 nautical miles and measuring 117 metres in length, having a strength of 11 officers and 110 men, the ship will be capable of achieving a maximum speed of 23 knots," a spokesperson of the Indian Coast Guard said. The contract for the construction of six next-generation offshore patrol vessels (NGOPVs) was concluded on December 20, 2023, the ICG said. Live Events "The ship will also feature "state-of-the-art machinery and advanced technological systems, including AI-based predictive maintenance systems, remote piloted drones, Integrated Bridge System (IBS), and Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS)," it said. It is being indigenously designed, developed, and constructed by MDL "under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category", in line with the the government's vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', the Coast Guard said. IDDM refers to 'Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured'. "The project underscores India's commitment to self-reliance in defence production and will significantly contribute to strengthening the nation's strategic autonomy," the ICG said. The addition of new fleet of NGOPVs will further ensure strengthening the ICG's role in safeguarding India's maritime interests, the spokesperson said. The ceremony was attended by senior officials of the ICG and MDL. Besides, on Monday, 'Yard 3034' ('Ajay'), the eighth and last ship of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), was launched at GRSE, Kolkata in the presence of Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, Chief of Materiel (COM). Senior officials from the Indian Navy and GRSE were present at the event. The first ship of the class 'Arnala' was commissioned on June 18 and delivery of the second ship is planned in August, the defence ministry has said The warship will augment the Indian Navy's underwater domain awareness, anti-submarine warfare and mine laying capabilities. The ship is equipped with role defining sensors such as a hull mounted sonar and Low Frequency Variable Depth Sonar (LFVDS), and firepower provided by state-of-the-art Torpedoes, Anti-Submarine Rockets, and NSG-30 Gun. The ship is powered by diesel engines and propelled by waterjets, the ministry said in a statement on Monday.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Indian Navy key to power projection and regional stability: Vice Admiral Deshmukh
The Indian Navy has become an essential instrument of national power projection, diplomacy and regional stability in an age of rising strategic competition, resource control and security challenges, said Vice-Admiral Kiran Deshmukh in Kolkata. He was speaking at the launch of Yard 3034 (Ajay), the eighth and last ship of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) of the Arnala class, indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE). The Vice-Admiral added that the geopolitical situation is rapidly changing, especially in the Indian Ocean region. 'As the global powers endeavour to assert themselves in this region, where 80% of the global trade flows, the Indian Navy needs to retain the stature of being the preferred security partner to the maritime threats that emerge and also the first responder in case of HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) missions,' Mr. Deshmukh said. 80% indigenisation 'Arnala class of ships will be important platforms for the Indian Navy in fleet operations. I am aware that over 80% of indigenisation has been achieved in building this advanced warship that is promoting the mission of self-reliant India in the present scenario where the supply chain disruptions have been a major cause of concern in the industries,' he said. India is among a few countries that can design and build various types of warships and submarines, he said while mentioning that GRSE has progressed to become one of the premier defence shipyards of the country, having a unique distinction of building more than 110 warships. The first ship of the Arnala class was commissioned on June 18, 2025 and delivery of the second ship is planned in August 2025. The warship will augment the Navy's underwater domain awareness, anti-submarine warfare and mine-laying capabilities. GRSE chairman-cum-managing director Commodore (retd.) P.R. Hari said the ship 'Ajay' is one among 16 anti-submarine warfare shallow water vessels being built for the Navy by two shipyards — eight each by GRSE and a sister shipyard. 'With 16 warships under construction for the Indian Navy and many more orders for warships expected, I am confident of GRSE delivering a century of warships to Indian Navy within a decade.' Mr. Hari said. In keeping with the naval tradition, Priya Deshmukh, wife of Mr. Deshmukh, launched the ship. Senior officials from the Indian Navy and GRSE were present for the event.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Indian Navy essential instrument of national power projection: Vice Admiral Deshmukh
Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh emphasized the Indian Navy's crucial role in national power projection and regional stability amidst rising global competition. Speaking at the launch of 'Ajay,' the eighth anti-submarine warfare craft built by GRSE, he highlighted the Navy's growing prominence in the Indian Ocean region. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Indian Navy has become an essential instrument of national power projection, diplomacy and regional stability in an age of rising strategic competition, resource control and security challenges, Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh said on Indian Navy 's role in shaping the geopolitical environment in the Indian Ocean region and beyond continues to grow towards prominence, said Deshmukh, the chief of materials of the Indian Navy."In an age of rising strategic competition, resource control and security challenges, the Indian Navy has become an essential instrument of national power projection, diplomacy and regional stability," the vice admiral said at the launch of the eighth anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft built by Defence PSU GRSE for the ship, named Ajay, was launched by Priya Deshmukh, wife of Vice Admiral Deshmukh, at a function is the eighth and last ship in a series of anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts, built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers ( GRSE ) Ltd, for the Indian Navy."As the global powers endeavour to assert themselves in this region, where 80 per cent of the global trade flows, the Indian Navy needs to retain the stature of being the preferred security partner to the maritime threats that emerge and also the first responder in case of HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) missions," he vice admiral said that towards meeting these requirements, the Indian Navy is constructing a large number of ships with diverse roles through the Indian shipbuilding industry, which is clear from the order books of various shipyards across the country, giving prominence to lauded the role of GRSE, which has built the highest number of warships among all the shipyards in the has emerged as one of the premier defence shipyards of the country, having built more than 110 warships for the Indian Navy and the Coast said that India is among a few countries in the world that build modern warships, conventional and nuclear submarines and aircraft chairman cum managing director Commodore (Retd) P R Hari said that the ship 'Ajay' is among the 16 anti-submarine warfare shallow water vessels being built for the Navy by two shipyards, eight each by GRSE and a sister shipyard."The previous Ajay, which was the first indigenous warship of our nation, was built by GRSE six and a half decades back and was inducted in the Indian Navy in September 1961," he newly launched 'Ajay' is a third-generation warship, he ships are versatile platforms and can participate in a variety of operations, a GRSE official also said these vessels are designed and built with low draughts and are thus capable of coastal are equally capable of low-intensity maritime operations and laying mines, he said."These 77.6-metre-long and 10.5-metre-wide warships are also capable of full-scale sub-surface surveillance in coastal waters and can carry out operations against surface platforms as well," he can carry out coordinated anti-submarine operations with warships pack a lethal anti-submarine suite comprising lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets and mines, the official added.
The Print
3 days ago
- Business
- The Print
Indian Navy essential instrument of national power projection: Vice Admiral Deshmukh
'In an age of rising strategic competition, resource control and security challenges, the Indian Navy has become an essential instrument of national power projection, diplomacy and regional stability,' the vice admiral said at the launch of the eighth anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft built by Defence PSU GRSE for the Navy. The Indian Navy's role in shaping the geopolitical environment in the Indian Ocean region and beyond continues to grow towards prominence, said Deshmukh, the chief of materials of the Indian Navy. Kolkata, Jul 21 (PTI) The Indian Navy has become an essential instrument of national power projection, diplomacy and regional stability in an age of rising strategic competition, resource control and security challenges, Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh said on Monday. The ship, named Ajay, was launched by Priya Deshmukh, wife of Vice Admiral Deshmukh, at a function here. This is the eighth and last ship in a series of anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts, built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, for the Indian Navy. 'As the global powers endeavour to assert themselves in this region, where 80 per cent of the global trade flows, the Indian Navy needs to retain the stature of being the preferred security partner to the maritime threats that emerge and also the first responder in case of HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) missions,' he said. The vice admiral said that towards meeting these requirements, the Indian Navy is constructing a large number of ships with diverse roles through the Indian shipbuilding industry, which is clear from the order books of various shipyards across the country, giving prominence to self-reliance. He lauded the role of GRSE, which has built the highest number of warships among all the shipyards in the country. GRSE has emerged as one of the premier defence shipyards of the country, having built more than 110 warships for the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard. He said that India is among a few countries in the world that build modern warships, conventional and nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers. GRSE chairman cum managing director Commodore (Retd) P R Hari said that the ship 'Ajay' is among the 16 anti-submarine warfare shallow water vessels being built for the Navy by two shipyards, eight each by GRSE and a sister shipyard. 'The previous Ajay, which was the first indigenous warship of our nation, was built by GRSE six and a half decades back and was inducted in the Indian Navy in September 1961,' he said. The newly launched 'Ajay' is a third-generation warship, he said. These ships are versatile platforms and can participate in a variety of operations, a GRSE official said. He also said these vessels are designed and built with low draughts and are thus capable of coastal operations. They are equally capable of low-intensity maritime operations and laying mines, he said. 'These 77.6-metre-long and 10.5-metre-wide warships are also capable of full-scale sub-surface surveillance in coastal waters and can carry out operations against surface platforms as well,' he said. They can carry out coordinated anti-submarine operations with aircraft. These warships pack a lethal anti-submarine suite comprising lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets and mines, the official added. PTI AMR — BDC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
