INS Arnala

INS Arnala:

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”.

• 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 is named after the historic fort ‘Arnala’ in Maharashtra.
• It 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.