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119 Warships and Counting, GRSE Delivers Fifth ASW-SWC Amini to Indian Navy
In another significant milestone in its warship-building journey, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, delivered Amini, the fifth of the eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) being built by the shipyard for the Indian Navy. The ASW SWC was accepted by Rear Admiral Gautam Marwaha, VSM, CSO (Tech), HQENC on Thursday, 05 Nov 2026.

119 Warships and Counting, GRSE Delivers Fifth ASW-SWC Amini to Indian Navy

Amini is the 119th warship built by GRSE and the 81st warship delivered to the Navy.    Earlier, on 30 Mar 26, GRSE achieved a historic milestone by delivering three frontline naval platforms – Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray – to the Indian Navy on the same day. This first-of-its-kind achievement underscored the shipyard’s robust infrastructure, enhanced production capabilities and proven ability to execute multiple complex shipbuilding projects concurrently. The delivery of Amini further reinforces this track record, reflecting GRSE’s sustained commitment to timely execution and delivery of critical naval platforms.     Designed for operations in coastal waters, ‘Amini’ is equipped to undertake comprehensive sub-surface surveillance, search and attack missions, and coordinated anti-submarine warfare operations in conjunction with aircraft. Equipped with an advanced Combat Management System, lightweight torpedoes and anti-submarine warfare rockets, the warship is capable of detecting, tracking and engaging underwater threats, significantly enhancing the Indian Navy’s capabilities to safeguard India’s maritime interests and coastal waters.    Measuring approximately 77.6 metres in length, the vessel is powered by marine diesel engines coupled with waterjets, providing enhanced agility and maneuverability. With a shallow draught of approximately 2.7 metres, the warship is ideally suited for littoral operations, enabling it to access shallow coastal waters and effectively undertake missions involving the detection and neutralisation of sub-surface threats.    

In keeping with GRSE’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, ‘Amini’ reflects the shipyard’s strong focus on indigenous shipbuilding. The ASW-SWCs incorporate approximately 88% indigenous content and are equipped with a 30mm Naval Surface Gun manufactured by GRSE, further highlighting the shipyard’s contribution towards developing and integrating indigenous defence technologies.

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