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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
GRSE launches last of 8 anti-submarine warfare ships for Indian Navy
Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) on Monday (July 21, 2025) launched the eighth and last ship, in a series of anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts, built for the Indian Navy. The ship, named Ajay, was launched by Priya Deshmukh, wife of Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, chief of materiel of the Indian Navy, who was the chief guest at a function in Kolkata. The Kolkata-based warship maker has built eight anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts for the Indian Navy, a GRSE official said. These ships are versatile platforms and can participate in a variety of operations, he said. The GRSE official also said these ships are designed and built with low draughts and are thus capable of coastal operations, he said. They are equally capable of low-intensity maritime operations and laying mines, he said. "These 77.6-metre-long and 10.5-metre-wide warships are also capable of full-scale sub-surface surveillance in coastal waters and can carry out operations against surface platforms as well," he said. They can carry out coordinated anti-submarine operations with aircraft. These warships pack a lethal anti-submarine suite comprising lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets and mines, the official added.
Malaysian Reserve
15-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Mohamed Khaled: Third-batch LMS acquisition deal to be finalised after tabling of 13MP
KUALA LUMPUR — The decision on the acquisition of the third batch of the littoral mission ships (LMS) for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is expected to be finalised only after the tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), slated for later this month. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (picture) confirmed this when addressing speculation surrounding the purchase of new naval vessels, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent visit to Italy. 'All new acquisitions will be confirmed after the tabling of the 13MP. During the Prime Minister's recent visits to Italy and France, the matter was among the topics discussed. 'The countries involved have also expressed willingness to offer credit facilities should Malaysia proceed with any procurement involving their assets, which could include infrastructure or public amenities support,' he said at a press conference after launching the LTAT Foundation's Five Education Initiative Programmes, here today. On July 2, Anwar held meetings in Rome with leaders of major Italian defence and energy firms, including Fincantieri, Leonardo, and ENI, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the defence and energy sectors. The visit also saw the announcement of potential investments worth RM8.13 billion. During Mohamed Khaled's official visit to Türkiye in June last year, the Ministry of Defence had awarded a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the procurement of three second-batch LMS vessels to Turkish defence firm Savunma Teknolojileri Muhendislik (STM). These second-batch LMS vessels are based on STM's Ada-class corvette design and are equipped for multiple roles, including patrol missions and anti-submarine warfare (ASW). Each of the ships will also be armed with ATMACA surface-to-surface missiles and air defence systems. Capable of operating at sea for up to 14 days, each vessel can accommodate 111 crew members and will include a helipad and hangar for a medium-lift ASW helicopter or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Malaysia previously spent over RM1 billion to acquire four first-batch LMS vessels from China, which have been gradually integrated into the RMN's fleet since 2020. — BERNAMA
Barnama
15-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Third-batch LMS Acquisition Deal To Be Finalised After Tabling Of 13MP
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The decision on the acquisition of the third batch of the littoral mission ships (LMS) for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is expected to be finalised only after the tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), slated for later this month. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin confirmed this when addressing speculation surrounding the purchase of new naval vessels, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent visit to Italy. 'All new acquisitions will be confirmed after the tabling of the 13MP. During the Prime Minister's recent visits to Italy and France, the matter was among the topics discussed. 'The countries involved have also expressed willingness to offer credit facilities should Malaysia proceed with any procurement involving their assets, which could include infrastructure or public amenities support,' he said at a press conference after launching the LTAT Foundation's Five Education Initiative Programmes, here today. On July 2, Anwar held meetings in Rome with leaders of major Italian defence and energy firms, including Fincantieri, Leonardo, and ENI, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the defence and energy sectors. The visit also saw the announcement of potential investments worth RM8.13 billion. During Mohamed Khaled's official visit to Türkiye in June last year, the Ministry of Defence had awarded a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the procurement of three second-batch LMS vessels to Turkish defence firm Savunma Teknolojileri Muhendislik (STM). These second-batch LMS vessels are based on STM's Ada-class corvette design and are equipped for multiple roles, including patrol missions and anti-submarine warfare (ASW). Each of the ships will also be armed with ATMACA surface-to-surface missiles and air defence systems. Capable of operating at sea for up to 14 days, each vessel can accommodate 111 crew members and will include a helipad and hangar for a medium-lift ASW helicopter or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Malaysia previously spent over RM1 billion to acquire four first-batch LMS vessels from China, which have been gradually integrated into the RMN's fleet since 2020.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- 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 .
NDTV
18-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Indian Navy To Commission Its First Anti-Submarine 'Arnala' Warship Today
New Delhi: The Indian Navy is all set to commission INS Arnala, the country's first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) in Visakhapatnam dockyard on Wednesday under the Eastern Naval Command. The Spokesperson of the Indian Navy at Naval Headquarters & DPR, Ministry of Defence, in a post on its social media handle X, shared the journey of Arnala, from blueprint to a warship. It also posted a video of the journey, highlighting the efforts put into building the warship. "India's first indigenously designed and built Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, is all set to be commissioned today, #18Jun 25. We bring to you the Journey of Arnala From Blueprint ... to A Warship," the Navy wrote on X. 'Arnala', the first of the eight ASW SWCs (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy on May 8 at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli. According to a government press release, the warship has been designed and constructed as per the Classification Rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) of GRSE with M/s L&T Shipyard, thus demonstrating the success of collaborative defence manufacturing. Arnala is named after the historic fort 'Arnala' located off Vasai, Maharashtra, a reflection of India's rich maritime heritage. The 77 m long warship is the largest Indian Naval warship propelled by a Diesel Engine-Waterjet combination. The ship has been designed for underwater surveillance, search and rescue operations and Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO). The ship is capable of undertaking ASW operations in coastal waters, along with advanced mine-laying capabilities. The induction of ASW SWC ships will significantly boost shallow water Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities of the Indian Navy. "Arnala's delivery is yet another milestone in the Indian Navy's quest for indigenous shipbuilding and upholding the government's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' with over 80 per cent indigenous content," the release said.
