INS Arnala Induction into the Indian Navy
INS Arnala is the first warship in the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft series, specifically designed for:
- Subsurface surveillance.
- Search and rescue missions.
- Low-intensity maritime operations.
- This led to a transition from a "buyer's navy" to a "builder's navy".
- This transformation is crucial for achieving the country's Blue Water aspirations.
Warship Specifications
- The warship is 77 meters long.
- It has a gross tonnage of over 1490 tonnes.
- INS Arnala is the largest Indian naval warship powered by a diesel engine-waterjet combination.
