India Navy Corvettes

[Gessler]

Here's our first look at the completed INS Arnala, the first of 16 ASW shallow water craft (8 are of a different design). Commissioning will be on 18th June.

78 meters long, displacing around 1400 T.

 

[Nilgiri]

The Indian Navy will launch ‘Ajay,’ the final Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by GRSE, on July 21 in Kolkata—completing GRSE’s commitment under a ₹13,500 crore project for 16 vessels.

These indigenously designed ships replace ageing Abhay-class corvettes and bolster coastal defence amid rising submarine threats from China and Pakistan. Tailored for close-range ASW missions, each vessel can operate in depths of 30–40 meters and reach speeds of 25 knots with 3,300 km endurance.

Armed with sonar, torpedoes, and rocket launchers, they ensure safe passage for larger warships, reflecting India’s push for self-reliance under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat.’