Kolkata, Nov. 5 -- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) on Thursday delivered Amini, the fifth of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) being built by the defence public sector undertaking for the Indian Navy, marking another milestone in India's indigenous warship-building programme.
The vessel was accepted by Rear Admiral Gautam Marwaha, VSM, Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Headquarters Eastern Naval Command.
Amini is the 119th warship built by GRSE and the 81st delivered to the Indian Navy. The delivery further strengthens the shipyard's record of executing multiple complex naval projects. On March 30 this year, GRSE had delivered three frontline naval platforms, Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray, to the Navy on the same day.
Designed for operations in coastal waters, Amini is equipped to undertake sub-surface surveillance, search and attack missions and coordinated anti-submarine warfare operations with aircraft. Its advanced Combat Management System, lightweight torpedoes and anti-submarine warfare rockets enable it to detect, track and engage underwater threats.
Measuring approximately 77.6 metres in length, the vessel is powered by marine diesel engines coupled with waterjets, providing greater agility and manoeuvrability. With a shallow draught of around 2.7 metres, it is suited for operations in shallow coastal waters and littoral areas.
The warship incorporates approximately 88 per cent indigenous content, reflecting GRSE's commitment to the Centre's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. It is also equipped with a 30-mm Naval Surface Gun manufactured by the shipyard, highlighting the integration of domestically developed defence technologies.
GRSE is currently building 13 frontline naval platforms, including one Project 17A Advanced Stealth Frigate, three ASW-SWCs, four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels and five Next Generation Corvettes.
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