Defence Secretary Launches ‘Arowana’ Midget Submarine Designed & Built By MDL
Giridhar Aramane, Defence Secretary today launched ‘Arowana’ the Midget Submarine designed & being constructed by MDL.
The Submarine is being developed as a proof of concept. MDL is simultaneously working on development of Design of full scale indigenous conventional submarine by 2028.
The midget submarine is being developed as a proof of concept. Defence secretary also commissioned the solar electric hybrid boat with top speed of 11 knots designed and co-developed with indigenous technology partners.
Shri Giridhar Aramane, Def Sec today launched ‘Arowana’ the Midget Submarine designed & being constructed by MDL. The Submarine is being developed as a proof of concept. MDL is simultaneously working on development of Design of full scale indigenous conventional submarine by 2028 pic.twitter.com/NxGv9v2Z8P
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”MDL is a precious jewel in the crown of India and has contributed immensely in building capacities for naval and commercial purposes. MDL is the biggest shipyard in the country contributing most to the assets of the Indian Navy,” he said.
Aramane also released a commemorative coin marking 250 years of the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, a defence public sector undertaking.
To mark this occasion of immense significance, MDL also saw the inauguration of adjacent land acquired from MPA (Mumbai Port Authority), launch of prototype of indigenous midget submarine ‘Arowana’, commissioning of Solar Electric Hybrid boat.
MDL completed the platform design and hull of the midget submarine named ‘Arowana’ which was launched by the defence secretary. MDL has been building submarines since 1984. The midget submarine is being developed as a proof of concept.
The defence secretary also commissioned the solar electric hybrid boat with top speed of 11 knots designed and co-developed with indigenous technology partners. The running cost is almost 1/10th of a diesel boat and also has a very low maintenance cost.
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