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India Gazette
a day ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Maharatna SAIL supplied entire requirement of special steel for newly commissioned INS Arnala
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): The requirement of special steel for India Navy's ship INS Arnala was wholly supplied by Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), taking a step forward towards the country's self-reliance in the defence sector and import substitution, the Ministry of Steel said in an official statement on Thursday. 'SAIL supplied the entire requirement of special steel for India's first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), 'INS Arnala', which was commissioned into the Indian Navy on June 18, 2025,' the ministry's statement read. The Maharatna PSU also catered to the entire requirement of special steel for the other seven ASW-SWC corvettes being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE). 'Partnering India's march towards defence indigenisation, SAIL has supplied the entire special steel for this project. This marks yet another impressive milestone in SAIL's journey to support India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative and help the nation lessen its import dependency,' the statement added. The Steel ministry also highlighted that SAIL has supplied the special steel for building the Navy's ships before too, including for INS Vikrant, INS Vindyagiri, INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, among other notable projects. On Wednesday, India's first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), INS Arnala, was commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan presiding over the ceremony. 'INS Arnala - the pioneering Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft - proudly joins the Indian Navy today, 18 June 2025, at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam,' the Indian Navy said in a statement earlier. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, and delivered on May 8 at L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli under a Public-Private Partnership, INS Arnala is the first in a series of eight ASW-SWCs being developed to enhance India's coastal defence, a prior statement from the Minister of Defence said. The 77-metre-long vessel, named after the historic Arnala fort off Vasai, Maharashtra, is equipped with advanced underwater surveillance systems, mine-laying capabilities, and is designed for operations in shallow waters. It is the largest Indian Naval warship propelled by a diesel engine-waterjet combination. According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the ship has been designed for underwater surveillance, search and rescue operations, and Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO). Notably, INS Arnala was delivered to the Navy during Operation Sindoor, when tensions were heightened, which in turn demonstrates the Navy's operational readiness and indigenous production capacity. (ANI)
Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
INS Arnala Joins Indian Navy as New Anti-Submarine Warship
On 18 June 2025, INS Arnala was added to the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. The event took place at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Defence Staff, attended the ceremony. The warship is the first in a new group called Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft. It was built to find and stop enemy submarines. It can also do search and rescue missions and other small naval tasks. INS Arnala is 77 meters long and weighs over 1,490 tonnes. It is the biggest Indian warship that uses a diesel engine and waterjet to move. The ship was made in India by GRSE and Larsen & Toubro Shipbuilding. This shows India's progress in making its own defence equipment. It supports the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India). The Chief of Defence Staff said India's Navy is growing stronger. The country is building more warships on its own. Indian warships now use modern tools like stealth systems, radars, and electronic warfare tech. INS Arnala is named after a fort in Maharashtra. It is a symbol of India's power at sea and success in local shipbuilding.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Indian Navy commissions INS Arnala in Visakhapatnam
VISAKHAPATNAM: In a major milestone for maritime defence, the Indian Navy formally commissioned INS Arnala, its first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), into the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. The ceremony was attended by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan as the chief guest, while Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ENC, hosted the ceremony. The event marked the commissioning of the first of 16 ASW-SWC class ships being built for the Navy. Designed and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, in partnership with L&T Shipbuilders, the vessel was delivered to the Navy on May 8, 2025. Named after the historic Arnala Fort off Vasai, Maharashtra, the ship represents India's maritime heritage. Like the fort, which defended against multiple invasions, INS Arnala is designed to maintain a strong presence in coastal waters and counter sub-surface threats. With over 80% indigenous content, INS Arnala integrates advanced systems developed by Indian defence firms including BEL, L&T, Mahindra Defence, and MEIL. The project involved over 55 MSMEs, supporting domestic industry and job creation. In his address, General Chauhan emphasised India's transition from a 'Buyer's Navy' to a 'Builder's Navy', calling it a key pillar of India's maritime ambitions. 'In light of today's geopolitical landscape, it is essential for our Navy to remain strong, credible, and equipped with state-of-the-art systems,' he said. Referring to the Navy's role in Operation Sindoor, he noted, 'The deployment of 36 Indian naval ships, including a carrier battle group, had a significant deterrent effect. The Navy imposed a de facto blockade, confining Pakistan Navy units to harbour and influencing the broader battle scenario.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
INS Arnala: Indian Navy gets first 1500-tonne desi anti-submarine ship to keep enemy away from Indian ports
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Arnala , the first in a new class of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft ( ASW-SWC ), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and hosted by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. The need for INS Arnala A second vessel in the ASW-SWC series is expected to be commissioned later this year. Over time, the Navy plans to deploy all sixteen ASW-SWC vessels to safeguard India's sixteen major ports, establishing a robust anti-submarine shield along the coastline as reported by TOI These ASW vessels will replace the ageing Abhay-class corvettes that entered service with the Indian Navy in 1989. These water crafts are being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, each company will make eight of these vessels. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Alarma, Proteger Dentro y Fuera de tu Hogar Movistar Prosegur Alarmas Leer más Undo INS Arnala has been designed to conduct anti-submarine operations in coastal waters and littoral zones, providing a critical boost to India's near-shore defence capabilities. The ship is also equipped for subsurface surveillance, mine laying, search-and-rescue operations, and low-intensity maritime warfare. — IndiannavyMedia (@IndiannavyMedia) Live Events Dimensions of INS Arnala Measuring approximately 77.6 metres in length and displacing over 1,490 tonnes, INS Arnala is the largest Indian Navy vessel to be fitted with a diesel-engine waterjet propulsion system. This configuration enables enhanced manoeuvrability in shallow waters, with a draught of just 2.7 metres, allowing operations in coastal areas that are inaccessible to larger warships. INS Arnala weapons The ship is armed with lightweight torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, and is equipped with advanced sonar systems and a modern combat management suite. It is designed to operate in coordination with naval aircraft and other fleet units, enhancing its versatility in multi-dimensional maritime operations. The vessel supports a crew complement of 57 personnel, including seven officers. Made-in-India INS Arnala Constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, under a public-private partnership model in collaboration with L&T Shipbuilders, INS Arnala represents a major stride under the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The vessel incorporates over 80 percent indigenous content, with components supplied by major Indian defence companies and more than 55 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). How INS Arnala got its name INS Arnala takes its name from the historic Arnala Fort located off the coast of Vasai in Maharashtra. The ship's crest features a stylised auger shell, symbolising its undersea warfare role, and bears the Sanskrit motto "Arnave Shauryam," meaning "Valour in the Ocean." The commissioning of INS Arnala not only enhances the Indian Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities but also reflects India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and maritime security preparedness in the Indian Ocean Region .
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Indian Navy confined Pakistan Navy units to their harbours during Operation Sindoor: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
1 2 3 Visakhapatnam: Indian Navy played a crucial role in the recent Operation Sindoor by deploying 36 naval ships, including those from the Carrier Battle Group, in the designated area, said chief of defense staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan. He added that this strategic deployment confined the Pakistan Navy to their harbors. While presiding over the commissioning of INS Arnala, the first of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, General Chauhan highlighted the Indian Navy's firepower at sea. He noted that the navy's ship and air-launched missiles imposed a significant deterrent impact on the enemy's operational planning and tactical actions. As a result, the Indian Navy established a de facto blockade, restricting Pakistan Navy units to their harbors. General Chauhan emphasized that the Indian Navy's influence on the overall battle was emphatic. The Indian Navy's transition from being a 'Buyers Navy' to 'Builders Navy' has been the backbone of its 'Blue Water' aspirations. Indigenous construction of more than 98 ships, including the Aircraft Carrier (INS Vikrant), nuclear-powered ballastic missile submarines, destroyers, frigates, corvettes, tanker, survey vessels, landing craft and other auxiliary vessels is a testimony to growing prowess of the Indian shipbuilding industry and the versatility it possesses, Gen Anil Chauhan added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo India has earned its stature of a significant maritime power and has come to be a preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean region, by leveraging its strategic location, economic influence and strong capable navy. As we protect and preserve vital sea lanes that are crucial for global trade and energy flows, our naval platforms play a key role in maintaining maritime security, countering piracy, and ensuring the safety of the shipping routes. With 60 ships at different stages of construction, and more than 180 at pre-contract stage, it is a testimony of our govt's commitment towards raising and maintaining a strong blue water maritime force, he added. INS Arnala has been designed and constructed indigenously as part of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. The state-of-the-art vessel signals an advancement in strengthening India's maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The primary role of the ship is to detect, track and prosecute enemy submarines, particularly in coastal and shallow water regions. Designed for a broad range of anti-submarine operations, INS Arnala is equipped to conduct sub-surface surveillance and interdiction, search and rescue missions, and low-intensity maritime operations (LIMO). This 77-meter-long warship, with a gross tonnage of over 1,490 tonnes, is the largest Indian Naval warship to be propelled by a diesel engine-waterjet combination. The commissioning of INS Arnala not only reinforces India's defence capability but also highlights the triumph of indigenous design, engineering, and manufacturing. As India continues its maritime journey toward greater self-reliance, INS Arnala stands as a proud symbol of national strength, industrial partnership and naval excellence. Vice admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, flag officer, commanding-in-chief, Eastern Naval Command (ENC) said that INS Arnala was designed to counter submarine threats in shallow waters. INS Arnala is purpose-built to protect the coastal and offshore assets as well as choke points from threats that are becoming increasingly quiet, fast, and invisible. Arnala is also the first IN platform to have been installed with and successfully fired upon the 30 mm Naval Surface Gun (NSG), a close-in-weapon system, he added.
