3 warships were launched in Kolkata
As three new warships join maritime services in Indian Navy, a top navy officer has said that another 48 of them are currently under construction in various shipyards across the country.
They include aircraft carriers, frigates, destroyers, submarines, corvettes and fast attack crafts.
The Vice Admiral, P Murugesan launched three Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts (WJFAC), or warships at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) in Kolkata today.
Mr Murugesan said, "It is a proud reflection of our indigenous capabilities that we are building all kinds of warships. GRSE has so far built 94 ships for the navy".
The warships launched today are ideally suited for interception of fast-moving surface craft, performing anti-smuggling operations, fishery protection, search and rescue operations.
Powered by the latest 4,000-series MTU engines with advanced machinery control system, the ships will be fitted with CRN-91 indigenous 30mm guns and will have the latest communication equipment and radars to enable effective surveillance.
These warships launched are named after the Andaman and Nicobar group of islands, Tarmugli, Tillanchang and Tihayu.