INS Kadmatt commissioned by Indian Navy

INS Kadmatt, the second ship of Project 28 (P28) class anti submarine warfare (ASW) corvettes, is commissioned. It is an add on in the Navy's firepower.It is an indigenous ship constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited, Kolkata.It is named after one of the large islands amongst the Lakshadweep group of islands off the west coast of India. It has a multitude of networks such as Total Atmospheric Control System (TACS), Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), Integrated Bridge System (IBS), Battle Damage Control System (BDCS) and Personnel Locator System (PLS) to provide a contemporary and process oriented System of Systems for optimal functioning of the warship.
- Benefits:
1. It will augment the mobility, reach and flexibility of Indian Navy.
2. It signifies the importance of island territories as India's maritime interests.
3. It promotes the national objective of 'Make in India'.