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 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.
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