Source: PIB
Context: India launched the seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), Abhay, on October 25, 2024, at L&T’s Kattupalli facility.
- The Abhay class ships will replace the existing Abhay class ASW Corvettes, strengthening India’s maritime security in shallow waters.
About Abhay Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship:
- Purpose: Specifically designed for anti-submarine warfare in coastal waters, Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), and mine-laying operations.
- Dimensions and speed: Approximately 77 meters long with a top speed of 25 knots and an endurance of 1800 nautical miles.
- Indigenous content: Over 80% of the ship’s components are sourced from Indian manufacturers, supporting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
- Contract and builder: Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) under an April 2019 contract with the Ministry of Defence.
- Significance: Reflects India’s growing self-reliance in defense manufacturing, creating employment and advancing local shipbuilding capabilities.
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