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Time of India
12 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
INS Arnala: Indian Navy gets first 1500-tonne desi anti-submarine ship to keep enemy away from Indian ports
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Arnala , the first in a new class of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft ( ASW-SWC ), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and hosted by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. The need for INS Arnala A second vessel in the ASW-SWC series is expected to be commissioned later this year. Over time, the Navy plans to deploy all sixteen ASW-SWC vessels to safeguard India's sixteen major ports, establishing a robust anti-submarine shield along the coastline as reported by TOI These ASW vessels will replace the ageing Abhay-class corvettes that entered service with the Indian Navy in 1989. These water crafts are being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, each company will make eight of these vessels. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Alarma, Proteger Dentro y Fuera de tu Hogar Movistar Prosegur Alarmas Leer más Undo INS Arnala has been designed to conduct anti-submarine operations in coastal waters and littoral zones, providing a critical boost to India's near-shore defence capabilities. The ship is also equipped for subsurface surveillance, mine laying, search-and-rescue operations, and low-intensity maritime warfare. — IndiannavyMedia (@IndiannavyMedia) Live Events Dimensions of INS Arnala Measuring approximately 77.6 metres in length and displacing over 1,490 tonnes, INS Arnala is the largest Indian Navy vessel to be fitted with a diesel-engine waterjet propulsion system. This configuration enables enhanced manoeuvrability in shallow waters, with a draught of just 2.7 metres, allowing operations in coastal areas that are inaccessible to larger warships. INS Arnala weapons The ship is armed with lightweight torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, and is equipped with advanced sonar systems and a modern combat management suite. It is designed to operate in coordination with naval aircraft and other fleet units, enhancing its versatility in multi-dimensional maritime operations. The vessel supports a crew complement of 57 personnel, including seven officers. Made-in-India INS Arnala Constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, under a public-private partnership model in collaboration with L&T Shipbuilders, INS Arnala represents a major stride under the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The vessel incorporates over 80 percent indigenous content, with components supplied by major Indian defence companies and more than 55 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). How INS Arnala got its name INS Arnala takes its name from the historic Arnala Fort located off the coast of Vasai in Maharashtra. The ship's crest features a stylised auger shell, symbolising its undersea warfare role, and bears the Sanskrit motto "Arnave Shauryam," meaning "Valour in the Ocean." The commissioning of INS Arnala not only enhances the Indian Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities but also reflects India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and maritime security preparedness in the Indian Ocean Region .
India.com
30-04-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Fuelling The Maritime Might: Indian Navy Sends Strong Signal Amid Tensions With Pakistan
Following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people on April 22, the Indian Navy has delivered a strong message on social media, indicating its readiness for operations in light of the increasing tensions with Pakistan. The official @IndiannavyMedia handle on Thursday tweeted an image of naval power with the following caption: "Fuelling the Maritime Might—No mission too distant, No sea too vast. #FleetSupport #AnytimeAnywhereAnyhow." This message is being viewed as something beyond standard messaging — it arrives at a time when India is taking aggressive diplomatic and strategic action in the wake of the attack, allegedly conducted by The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. Fuelling the Maritime Might - No mission too distant, No Sea too vast#FleetSupport #AnytimeAnywhereAnyhow — IN (@IndiannavyMedia) April 30, 2025 Post Serves As Strategic Signal Indian Navy's posting is being interpreted as a categorical assurance of deterrence. In the light of India's stern counter measures — suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, closure of Attari-Wagah border, and expelling diplomats — Navy's signal underlines the power and resolve of its intention to act vigorously if necessary. Hashtags such as #FleetSupport and #AnytimeAnywhereAnyhow highlight the Navy's logistical power and ability to fight under any circumstances — a veiled but firm message to rivals. Navy Enhances Readiness After Attack In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, the Indian Navy has increased its state of preparation. The indigenous guided-missile destroyer INS Surat recently conducted a successful test of a medium-range surface-to-air missile in the Arabian Sea, with a 70-kilometer strike capability. Moreover, several anti-ship missile tests, such as BrahMos trials, have proven India's precision strike prowess. The Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Vikrant is also completely operational and capable of taking on any naval threat. Message To Pakistan: India Ready For All Scenarios As diplomatic relations continue to strain between the two nations, the aggressive stance taken by the Indian Navy is an added measure to India's overall strategy of multi-domain readiness. The X post is not an exercise of belligerence but a strategic communication tactic that conveys a strong message: India stands ready, anytime, anywhere, anyhow.
