Arnala-India’s first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft

‘Arnala’, the first of the eight ASW SWCs (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 08 May 25 at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli.

Key Highlights

• Arnala is named after the historic fort ‘Arnala’ located off Vasai, Maharashtra, a reflection of India’s rich maritime heritage.

• The 77 m long warship, is the largest Indian Naval warship 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 ASW operations in coastal waters, along with advanced mine laying capabilities.

• The induction of ASW SWC ships would significantly boost shallow water Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities of the Indian Navy.

• Arnala’s delivery is yet another milestone in the Indian Navy’s quest for indigenous shipbuilding and upholding the Government’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ with over 80% indigenous content.