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Indian Navy To Induct First Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
- The Indian Navy is set to induct its first anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft named 'Arnala' on June 18.
- Equipped for subsurface surveillance, search and rescue missions, and low-intensity maritime operations, 'Arnala' has over 80% indigenous content.
- The warship integrates advanced systems from Indian defense firms like Bharat Electronics Ltd., L&T, Mahindra Defence, and MEIL.
- 'Arnala' is designed to strengthen India's coastal defense and enhance its self-reliant maritime power in the Indian Ocean Region.
- It is 77 meters long with a gross tonnage of over 1490 tonnes and is propelled by a unique diesel engine-waterjet combination.
- The commissioning of 'Arnala' marks the formal induction of the first of sixteen anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft ships into the Indian Navy.
- Constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers in Kolkata, 'Arnala' reflects the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative in defense manufacturing.
- The warship's armoured hull and advanced weaponry symbolize resilience, vigilance, and historical significance akin to the Arnala Fort in Maharashtra.
- The ship's motto, 'Arnave Shauryam' meaning 'Valour in the Ocean', embodies courage, strength, and dominance over the seas for the crew.
- Named after Arnala Fort, 'Arnala' signifies India's rich maritime heritage and the spirit of defense against emerging threats at sea.
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