22-Jul-2025
News in Short
News in Shorts
LAUNCH OF YARD 3034 (AJAY)
- The Indian Navy launched Yard 3034 (Ajay), the 8th and last ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) project at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
- It was launched by Mrs. Priya Deshmukh (as per naval tradition) in presence of Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, Chief of Materiel (COM), and senior officials of Indian Navy & GRSE.
- It enhances anti-submarine, mine-laying, and underwater surveillance with Waterjet-powered shallow-water operations.
- The ship has over 80% indigenous content, supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
- The first ship of this class, INS Arnala, was commissioned on 18 June 2025.
YARD 3034 (AJAY)
Preparing Through MCQ
Q. Which of the following statements about Yard 3034 (Ajay) is correct?
(1) It is the first ship of the ASW SWC project.
(2) It was launched at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai.
(3) It is the 8th and last ship of the ASW SWC project.
(4) It was commissioned on 18 June 2025.
Answer: (c) It is the 8th and last ship of the ASW SWC project.