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Time of India
2 hours 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.


Time of India
a day 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
a day 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.


The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
GRSE launches last of 8 anti-submarine warfare ships for Indian Navy
Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) on Monday (July 21, 2025) launched the eighth and last ship, in a series of anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts, built for the Indian Navy. The ship, named Ajay, was launched by Priya Deshmukh, wife of Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, chief of materiel of the Indian Navy, who was the chief guest at a function in Kolkata. The Kolkata-based warship maker has built eight anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts for the Indian Navy, a GRSE official said. These ships are versatile platforms and can participate in a variety of operations, he said. The GRSE official also said these ships are designed and built with low draughts and are thus capable of coastal operations, he said. 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.


Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
GRSE launches last of 8 anti-submarine warfare ships for Indian Navy
Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd on Monday launched the eighth and last ship, in a series of anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts , built for the Indian Navy. The ship, named Ajay, was launched by Priya Deshmukh, wife of Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh , chief of materiel of the Indian Navy, who was the chief guest at a function here. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Leadership others Public Policy Management MBA Data Analytics Data Science Design Thinking Product Management healthcare PGDM Technology Finance Healthcare Cybersecurity MCA Others CXO Project Management Degree Operations Management Digital Marketing Data Science Artificial Intelligence Skills you'll gain: Opportunities & Outlining Plans to use AI & ML Applying Data-Driven Business Innovation Best Practices Changing Culture to Integrate AI-Enabled Technologies Ethics, Privacy and Regulations in AI & ML Duration: 20 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Leadership in AI Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK EPIS Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Senior Management Programme Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking & Decision-Making Skills Power of Emerging Technologies Innovation and Drive Organizational Change Fostering a Culture of Innovation Duration: 9 Months MIT xPRO MIT Technology Leadership and Innovation Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Advanced Strategic Management Programme Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting & Analysis Financial Instruments & Markets Corporate Finance & Valuation Investment Management & Banking Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode IIMK Professional Certificate in Financial Analysis and Financial Management Starts on Mar 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking & Planning Competitive Advantage & Market Positioning Strategic Leadership & Decision-Making Change Management & Organizational Transformation Duration: 1 Year IIM Kozhikode IIMK Advanced Strategic Management Programme Starts on Mar 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK-Women Leadership Programme INDIA Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 22 Weeks Indian School of Business SEPO - ISB Venture Capital & Private Equity India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 18 Weeks 109820388 Strategic Marketing for Leaders: Leveraging AI for Growth Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow CERT-IIML SLP India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Indore Executive Programme in Business Management Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode SEPO - IIMK CEO Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details The Kolkata-based warship maker has built eight anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts for the Indian Navy, a GRSE official said. These ships are versatile platforms and can participate in a variety of operations, he said. The GRSE official also said these ships are designed and built with low draughts and are thus capable of coastal operations, he said. Live Events 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. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )