'Kadmatt' is the latest indigenous ship after Shivalik class, Kolkata class.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan today said the Indian Navy will in future build all types of ships including those designed for warfare indigenously in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" initiative.
The Admiral was addressing a gathering in Visakhapatnam after the commissioning of the second indigenous stealth Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) corvette INS Kadmatt, built by M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) at Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam.
"Commissioning of Kadmatt is another milestone in self -reliance of Indian Navy," he said adding "now Indian Navy is builders navy not buyers Navy."
The Indian Navy has planned, in another 15 years, to strengthen science and technology and build warships indigenously in association with the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) and public sector shipyards and private companies, he said.
Speaking to mediamen, he said 'Kadmatt' will take part in international fleet review scheduled in Visakhapatnam from February 4-8.
"Commissioning of Kadmatt will add a new dimension to the ASW capability of Indian Navy and in particular, the Eastern Fleet. The multifarious missions that can be undertaken by the ship truly reflect the enhanced multi-dimensional capability of the Indian Navy," Admiral Dhowan said.
He said the unique feature of the ship is the high-level indigenisation incorporated in the production.
About 90 per cent of the ship is indigenous. The ship has been indigenously designed by Indian Navy's in-house organisation, Directorate of Naval Design and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited, Kolkata. DND is Navy's Design Organisation undertaking indigenous design of all surface combatants, he added.
'Kadmatt' is the latest indigenous ship after Shivalik class, Kolkata class and INS Kamorta wherein a plethora of weapons and sensors have been integrated to provide a 'Common Operational Picture (COP)'.
The ship has many state-of-the-art equipment which include the rail-less helo traversing system and foldable hangar door for integral ASW helicopter which not only increases the strike capability of the ship but also enhances the detection capability manifold.
Admiral Dhowan said the ship's weapons and sensors suite is predominantly indigenous and showcases the nation's growing capability in this niche area.