Indian Navy to commission Mangrol, third indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare craft, in Mumbai
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Indigenization in maritime security: a GS3 and Science & Technology case study on Make in India.
Why in news
The Indian Navy is set to commission the Mangrol, its third indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, in Mumbai to bolster coastal defense capabilities.
Background
The Mangrol was constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. It features over 80% indigenous content and is equipped with Abhay sonar and Mareech decoy systems.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TMangrol: The third indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft to be commissioned by the Indian Navy.
- BodyCochin Shipyard Limited (CSL): Theentity responsible for building the Mangrol craft.
- FactThe Mangrol craft features over 80% indigenous content under the Make in India initiative.
- S&TAbhay sonar and Mareech decoy system: Specific technologies integrated into the Mangrol craft.
Prelims practice question
Which organization was responsible for constructing the Mangrol craft?
- (a)Garden Reach Shipbuilders
- (b)Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
- (c)Cochin Shipyard Limited
- (d)Bharat Dynamics Limited
Show answer
Answer: (c) Cochin Shipyard Limited — Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is the entity responsible for building the Mangrol craft.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the 'Make in India' initiative in the defence sector contributes to India's strategic autonomy and maritime security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Indigenization of tech: Reducing reliance on foreign OEMs for critical sonar and decoy systems
- Strategic autonomy: Strengthening maritime domain awareness through locally manufactured shallow water craft
- Economic multiplier: Boosting domestic shipbuilding capacity and high-tech manufacturing jobs in coastal regions
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Indigenization · Maritime Security · Make in India · Defence Procurement
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