INS Arnala India’s First Indigenous Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Craft Delivered
In a significant stride towards maritime self-reliance and defence preparedness, the Indian Navy has received its first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), named ‘Arnala’, on May 8, 2025. The vessel, designed and constructed under the public-private partnership of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and L&T Shipyard, represents a key achievement in India’s indigenisation efforts under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of ‘Arnala’, the first in a series of eight ASW SWCs, marking a major milestone in indigenous shipbuilding and enhancing India’s coastal anti-submarine capabilities. This move aligns with the government’s focus on self-reliant defence manufacturing.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | INS Arnala: India’s First Indigenous Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Craft Delivered |
| Ship Name | INS Arnala |
| Ship Type | ASW Shallow Water Craft |
| Delivered To | Indian Navy (8 May 2025) |
| Built By | GRSE in collaboration with L&T Shipyard |
| Purpose | Anti-submarine ops, mine laying, LIMO, coastal surveillance |
| Indigenous Content | Over 80% |
| Propulsion Diesel Engine | + Waterjet |
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