Made in India, Built for Defence! Navy Receives Advanced Anti-Submarine Warship
What Happened
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, delivered 'Amini', the fifth of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW-SWC), to the Indian Navy on November 5, 2026, at Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu. Key highlights: - Indigenous content: Over 80% of the warship is made in India. - Advanced weapons: Equipped with lightweight torpedoes, indigenous rocket launchers and sonar systems. - Length: Approximately 77.6 metres. - Special capability: Designed to operate in shallow coastal waters and detect, track and engage underwater threats. - Builder: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE). Amini is the fifth vessel in the eight-ship ASW-SWC programme and the 81st warship delivered by GRSE to the Navy.
Key Takeaways
Amini will strengthen India's coastal surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, helping protect ports, harbours and vital maritime assets. Its high indigenous content also highlights India's growing defence manufacturing capabilities and reduces dependence on foreign suppliers.