Why in news
- Indian Navy will commission 'Mangrol', the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
Key terms
Waterjet Propulsion
A marine propulsion system that creates thrust by pumping water through a nozzle, optimal for shallow-draft vessels.
Hull-Mounted Sonar
An underwater acoustic detection system fitted directly onto the submerged bottom of a ship's hull.
Torpedo Decoy System
A defensive acoustic countermeasure launched to distract and lure incoming homing torpedoes away from the vessel.
Littoral Warfare
Naval operations conducted in shallow coastal waters near land interfaces.
What is the ASW-SWC Project?
- Project to build shallow-water combatants to replace legacy Abhay-class corvettes for coastal anti-submarine operations.
- Designed to undertake sub-surface surveillance, search and rescue, and low-intensity maritime operations in coastal waters.
Key Features of INS Mangrol
- Achieves over 80% indigenous content under the Make in India initiative.
- Propelled by three diesel engines driving waterjets, enabling high manoeuvrability in shallow waters.
- Equipped with Abhay Hull-Mounted Sonar, lightweight torpedoes, indigenous ASW rocket launchers, and the Maareech Advanced Torpedo Decoy System.
Why it matters
- Strengthens littoral anti-submarine defence along critical sea lanes and coastal naval assets.
- Demonstrates growing domestic warship design and manufacturing capability.
Prelims facts
- Mangrol is the 3rd ASW-SWC built by CSL using waterjet propulsion and Abhay Sonar.
Mains discussion
- Role of indigenous warship construction in enhancing littoral security and strategic autonomy.
Source: PIB
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