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INS Arnala, the Indian Navy’s first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), marks a significant milestone in India’s transition from a “Buyer’s Navy” to a “Builder’s Navy”.
About INS Arnala
- It is the first of the eight ASW SWCs (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft) built for the Indian Navy.
- It is the Indian Navy’s first indigenously designed and built ASW SWC.
- It was designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
- It was commissioned into the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy on 18 Jun 2025.
- It is named after the historic fort ‘Arnala’ located off Vasai, Maharashtra.
- This 77-meter-long warship, with a gross tonnage of over 1490 tonnes, is the largest Indian Naval warship to be 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 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) in coastal waters, along with advanced mine-laying capabilities.
- The vessel features homegrown systems, including stealth technology, electronic warfare capabilities, and advanced sensors, which improve combat readiness.
Source: TOI
Last updated on February, 2026
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