New Delhi: In a landmark achievement for indigenous defence manufacturing and in line with the government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) on Monday delivered three warships – Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray – to the Indian Navy.
Equipped with advanced sensors and modern weapon systems, these ships are set to enhance the Navy’s anti-submarine, mine-warfare, and Littoral Operations in a Multi-threat Environment capabilities, the GRSE said in a post on X.
This first-of-its-kind milestone highlights GRSE’s strengthened execution capabilities, enhanced production capacity, and its ability to deliver multiple complex naval platforms on schedule, underscoring its commitment to operational excellence.
With the delivery of Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray, GRSE has built a total of 118 warships, including 80 delivered to the Indian Navy.
The delivery of these warships was formally accepted on behalf of the Indian Navy by Rear Admiral Gautam Marwah, VSM, CSO (Tech), HQENC, for the 2nd Project 17A Frigate Dunagiri and the 4th ASW SWC Agray, and by Commodore Shishir Dixit, CSO (Tech), HQENC, for the 4th Survey Vessel (Large) Sanshodhak.
Each ship, approximately 77 metres in length, is the largest Indian naval warship propelled by waterjets, according to an official statement. They are equipped with state-of-the-art Lightweight Torpedoes, Indigenous Rocket Launchers, and shallow water SONAR, enabling effective detection and engagement of underwater threats. Their induction will further strengthen the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine, mine-warfare, and coastal surveillance capabilities.
