Indian Navy Commissions INS Agray

The Indian Navy receives INS Agray, the 4th Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built indigenously by GRSE, Kolkata. The induction enhances coastal defence and anti-submarine capabilities in shallow waters.

INS Agray (ASW SWC):

Dimension	Key Details
Classification	Is an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft and the fourth vessel in the Arnala-class series of 8 ships.
Builder	Is designed and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata.
Indigenisation	Provides for over 80% indigenous content with participation of MSMEs and domestic industry.
Design Standards	Is built in accordance with Indian Register of Shipping classification rules.
Operational Environment	Applies to shallow coastal waters where large warships face operational limitations.
Primary Roles	Provides for anti-submarine warfare, coastal surveillance, and mine detection and neutralisation.
Propulsion System	Provides for waterjet propulsion enabling improved manoeuvrability and reduced noise levels.
Stealth Feature	Provides for low acoustic signature making detection by submarines difficult.
ASW Systems	Comprises advanced sonar systems, indigenous rocket launchers, and lightweight torpedoes.
Operational Functions	Provides for detection, tracking, and engagement of submarines and underwater threats.
Additional Roles	Provides for mine warfare, coastal defence, fleet escort, and near-shore operations.
Legacy	Is named after the erstwhile INS Agray, a 1241 PE class patrol vessel decommissioned in 2017.
Strategic Significance	Provides for strengthening of maritime security and enhancement of indigenous defence manufacturing capability.