♦ ‘Abhay’ was launched M/s L&T, Kattupalli. This was built by M/s GRSE for Indian Navy. The contract for building eight ASW SWC ships was signed between MoD and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata in April 19.

♦ Arnala class of ships will replace the in-service Abhay class ASW Corvettes of Indian Navy and are designed to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO) and Mine Laying Operations.

♦ The ASW SWC ships are approx 77 m long, with a maximum speed of 25 knots & endurance of 1800 NM.