INS Kadmatt Latest News
Recently, Indian Naval Ship INS Kadmatt, successfully completed a three-day port call at Surabaya, Indonesia.
About INS Kadmatt
- It is an indigenous stealth anti-submarine warfare corvette.
- It is the second of four anti-submarine warfare corvettes built for the Indian Navy by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers of Kolkata under Project 28.
- It was commissioned into the Indian Navy in January 2016.
- The ship was inducted into the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy.
- It has been named after the Kadmat Island of India's Lakshadweep Islands.
- Role: The primary role of the INS Kadmatt is in anti-submarine warfare—to protect ships in convoys and ports from enemy submarine attacks.
Features of INS Kadmatt
- The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art weapons, sensors, and machinery and is also designed to embark on the Sea king anti-submarine helicopter.
- The ship also has on-board early warning, navigation, and fire control radars, besides underwater sensors and integrated communication and electronic warfare systems.
- It produces low levels of radiated underwater noise, which reduces its chances of detection.
- It is equipped with anti-aircraft guns, torpedoes, and rocket launchers.Â
Source: PIB
INS Kadmatt FAQs
Q1: What is the motto of INS Kadmatt?
Ans: The ship's motto 'Nirvighnam Karomi' meaning 'I Remove Obstacles'
Q2: What does INS stand for in the Navy?
Ans: INS stands for Indian Naval Ship. Formerly Indian navy was known as Royal Indian Marine, Royal Indian Navy, etc.
