INS Kiltan

Indian Naval Ship Kiltan received a warm welcome from the Royal Brunei Navy upon its arrival in Muara, Brunei.

About INS Kiltan:

1. It is an indigenously-built anti-submarine warfare stealth corvette.
2. It is the 3rd of the 4 Kamorta-class corvettes being constructed under Project 28.
3. The ship's name originates from one of the islands in the strategically located Lakshadweep and Minicoy group – the Aminidivi group.
4. Designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house Directorate of Naval Design and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers in Kolkata.

Key Features:

1. The 1st major warship in India to feature a carbon fibre composite superstructure, enhancing stealth capabilities, reducing top weight, and minimising maintenance costs.
2. Equipped with predominantly indigenous cutting-edge weapons and sensors, including heavyweight torpedoes, ASW rockets, 76 mm calibre Medium Range gun, 2 multi-barrel 30 mm guns as close-in-weapon systems (CIWS) with dedicated fire control systems, missile decoy rockets (Chaff), advanced ESM (Electronic Support Measure) systems, and the most advanced bow mounted sonar and air surveillance radar.

What are Submarines?

Submarines, often called "subs", are watercraft that are capable of operating independently underwater. This is in contrast to submersibles, which have more limited underwater capabilities.

Characteristics:

1. Underwater operation: Submarines can remain submerged for extended periods, ranging from hours to months, depending on their type and capabilities.

2. Diverse types: Submarines come in various sizes and types, including small autonomous ones, research submarines, and large military submarines.

3. Propulsion: They are propelled by engines, batteries, nuclear power, or a combination of these.

4. Life support: Submarines have life support systems that provide oxygen, manage carbon dioxide, and regulate temperature and humidity for the crew.

Uses:

1. Military: The most well-known use is military. Submarines are a crucial component of naval forces and are used for a variety of roles, including:

   1. Strategic deterrence: Carrying nuclear missiles.

   2. Anti-surface warfare (ASUW): Attacking enemy ships and surface vessels.

   3. Anti-submarine warfare (ASW): Locating and destroying enemy submarines.

   4. Intelligence gathering: Covert surveillance and reconnaissance.

   5. Special operations: Deploying special forces for clandestine missions.

2. Civilian:

   1. Research: Scientific research of the ocean and marine life.

   2. Exploration: Reaching extreme depths and discovering underwater environments.

   3. Tourism: Offering underwater tours and experiences.

Submarines are complex and technologically advanced vessels with significant military and civilian applications.