Archive · 19 Jun 2025
India Commissions INS Arnala: A New ASW Warship
INS Arnala is a new warship for the Indian Navy, designed to fight submarines in shallow waters.
It was built by Indian companies and uses a lot of Indian-made parts.
The ship can find submarines, help with search and rescue, and patrol the coast.
It has advanced mine-laying capabilities and strengthens coastal defense.
This is a step towards India building its own defense equipment.
INS Arnala, India's first ASW-SWC, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam.
The warship was designed and constructed by GRSE and L&T Shipbuilders.
It is 77.6 meters long and has a gross tonnage of over 1,490 tonnes.
INS Arnala incorporates 80% indigenous content and integrates advanced systems from Indian firms.
The ship is designed for ASW operations, search and rescue, and low-intensity maritime operations.
- Who
- Indian Navy, GRSE, and L&T Shipbuilders.
- What
- INS Arnala, an ASW-SWC, was commissioned into the Indian Navy.
- When
- Wednesday, May 8th.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam.
- Why
- To transform the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare posture, strengthen coastal defense, and solidify India’s position as a capable maritime power.
- Ship Name
- INS Arnala
- Ship Type
- Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)
- Length
- 77.6 m
- Gross Tonnage
- Over 1,490 tonnes
- Indigenous Content
- 80%
- Commissioned
- Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam
Sources
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