The Indian Navy inducted INS Arnala—the first in the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft series—into service on Wednesday at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The vessel joins the Eastern Naval Command (Pics/Courtesy Defence PRO)
Updated On: 2025-06-18 05:55 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
The commissioning ceremony was attended by General Anil Chauhan, who is the Chief of Defence Staff
The ceremony was led by the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command and attended by senior naval officers, dignitaries, former commanders of the original INS Arnala, and representatives from GRSE and Larsen & Toubro Shipbuilding
INS Arnala is designed for many types of anti-submarine operations. It can perform underwater surveillance and interception, search and rescue missions, and even low-intensity maritime operations (LIMO)
This warship is 77 metres long and weighs over 1,490 tonnes, making it the largest Indian naval warship to use a diesel engine-waterjet system for propulsion
The commissioning of INS Arnala not only strengthens India's defence capabilities but also showcases the success of indigenous design, engineering, and manufacturing
As India moves towards greater self-reliance in its maritime efforts, INS Arnala stands as a proud symbol of national strength, industrial partnership, and naval excellence
India's own warships now use advanced Indian-made systems like stealth technology, electronic warfare tools, and smart sensors. This makes them much more ready for combat and helps achieve the goal of a self-reliant India (Aatmanirbhar Bharat)
The INS Arnala, named after Maharashtra's historic coastal fort, joins the Navy to boost its strength and prepare for future challenges
