INS Agray, an anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft, is tailored for coastal defence operations. Photo: X/@IN_WNC
Three frontline naval platforms — INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray — were delivered to the Navy on Monday (March 30, 2026) by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), marking a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
This is the first time GRSE has delivered three major naval platforms simultaneously, underscoring its enhanced production capacity, improved project management, and operational efficiency. With this achievement, the shipyard has now built 118 warships, including 80 for the Indian Navy, reinforcing its role as a key pillar of India’s maritime defence ecosystem.
INS Dunagiri, the second Project 17A advanced guided-missile frigate built by GRSE, represents a leap in indigenous warship design. The 149-metre-long, 6,670-tonne stealth frigate is equipped with advanced weapons and sensors, including BrahMos cruise missiles, AESA radar, and an integrated combat management system. Powered by a combined diesel and gas turbine configuration, it is capable of multi-dimensional operations across air, surface, and sub-surface domains.
INS Sanshodhak, the fourth and final Survey Vessel (Large) in its class, strengthens the Navy’s hydrographic capabilities. The 110-metre vessel is designed for coastal and deep-water surveys, collection of oceanographic data, and can also support helicopter operations, HADR missions, and limited combat roles.
INS Agray, an anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft, is tailored for coastal defence operations. With about 88% indigenous content, it is equipped with lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets, and a 30 mm naval gun. Its shallow draught and waterjet propulsion system enhance manoeuvrability in littoral waters.
The simultaneous induction of these platforms highlights GRSE’s robust infrastructure and its capacity to handle multiple complex builds concurrently. The shipyard is currently working on several key projects, including additional stealth frigates, ASW vessels, and offshore patrol vessels, along with export platforms, further cementing its position in India’s defence manufacturing landscape
Published – March 30, 2026 10:44 pm IST
