Indian Navy Advances Atma Nirbhar Bharat with ASW SWC Project | 22 Mar 2024
Recently, the Indian Navy’s shipbuilding program achieved a significant milestone with the launch of ‘Agray’ and ‘Akshay’, the 5th and 6th ships of the 08 x ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project.
- These ships are being built by M/S Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata for the Indian Navy.
- These ships signify a transition from the aging Abhay Class Corvettes to the more advanced Arnala Class, designed for anti-submarine and mine laying operations in coastal waters.
- The project reflects India's commitment to bolstering indigenous defense manufacturing, with over 80% of the content sourced domestically.
- Notably, in the past year, 3 indigenous warships/submarines have been delivered, with a total of 9 warships launched, underlining the nation's determination to strengthen its maritime capabilities through self-sufficiency.