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119 warships & counting: Kolkata-based GRSE delivers fifth submarine-hunter to Navy

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The new vessel measures 77.6 metres in length and operates with waterjets paired with marine diesel engines for agile maneuvers in littoral zones. Outfitted with an 88% indigenous component profile, it carries lightweight torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, and a GRSE-built 30mm naval surface gun. This delivery marks the fifth of eight planned shallow water crafts contracted to the Kolkata shipyard. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers is simultaneously managing a production slate that includes 13 frontline naval platforms and 36 additional vessels.

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  • The vessel serves as the fifth unit delivered out of an eight-craft shallow water contrac…: The vessel serves as the fifth unit delivered out of an eight-craft shallow water contract.
  • Highly specialized waterjet propulsion enables the warship to execute search-and-attack m…: Highly specialized waterjet propulsion enables the warship to execute search-and-attack missions across littoral zones.
  • The delivery expands the shipbuilder's naval total to 81 warships provided to the domesti…: The delivery expands the shipbuilder's naval total to 81 warships provided to the domestic fleet.

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NEW DELHI: In another milestone in warship-building, Kolkata-based defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) on Thursday delivered Amini, the fifth of the eight anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC) being built by the shipyard for the

Indian Navy.

Amini is the 119th warship built by GRSE and the 81st warship delivered to the Navy. Designed for operations in coastal waters, 'Amini' has the ability 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.

The ASW SWC was accepted by Rear Admiral Gautam Marwaha, VSM, CSO (Tech), Headquarters Eastern Naval Command.

Measuring 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 2.7 metres, the warship is ideally suited for littoral operations, enabling it to access shallow…

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