Navy’s ASW Shallow Water Craft Ajay (Yard 3034) Launched
Why in the news
The Indian Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) Ajay, Yard 3034, has been launched. It is the eighth and last ship of the series. One report puts the launch at 21 July, while the item was listed on 23 July.
Key facts
- Ship: Yard 3034 Ajay, last of the ASW SWC class.
- Builder: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
- Indigenous content: over 80%, in line with Make in India.
- Propulsion: diesel engines with waterjets.
- Sensors: hull-mounted sonar and Low Frequency Variable Depth Sonar (LFVDS).
- Weapons: torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets and a 12.7 mm stabilised remote-controlled gun.
| Ship | Status in report |
|---|---|
| INS Arnala (first ship) | Commissioned on 18 June 2025 |
| INS Androth | Ready for delivery after sea trials |
| Ajay (Yard 3034) | Launched; eighth and final ship |
About the class
These craft are meant for shallow water anti-submarine operations, coastal defence and mine laying, strengthening the Navy’s littoral capability with domestic shipbuilding.
Exam angle
- Remember ASW SWC, builder GRSE and the first ship, INS Arnala.
- Ship names and yard numbers are common in defence static GK.
- Launch is not commissioning; Ajay still has to be delivered and commissioned.