GRSE Achieves Historic ‘Triple Delivery’, Hands Over Three Warships to Indian Navy

In a landmark moment for India’s indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) has delivered three frontline naval platforms—Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray—to the Indian Navy in a single day.

This rare “triple delivery” marks a first-of-its-kind achievement in Indian shipbuilding and aligns strongly with the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, showcasing the country’s growing self-reliance in complex warship construction.

Major Milestone in Indigenous Shipbuilding

With the induction of these three platforms, GRSE has now built a total of 118 warships, including 80 delivered to the Indian Navy, reinforcing its status as one of India’s premier defence shipyards.

The vessels were formally accepted on behalf of the Navy by senior officials, including Rear Admiral Gautam Marwah, VSM, and Commodore Shishir Dixit.

Advanced Platforms Delivered

INS Dunagiri (Project 17A Frigate)
Dunagiri, the second stealth frigate under Project 17A, represents cutting-edge indigenous warship design.

• Length: 149 metres
• Displacement: 6,670 tonnes
• Equipped with BrahMos missiles, AESA radar, and advanced combat systems
• Capable of multi-dimensional warfare across air, surface, and sub-surface domains
• Powered by a diesel and gas turbine combination for enhanced operational flexibility

INS Sanshodhak (Survey Vessel – Large)
Sanshodhak strengthens the Navy’s hydrographic and oceanographic capabilities.

• Length: 110 metres
• Designed for coastal and deep-water surveys
• Supports helicopter operations, HADR missions, and hospital functions
• Equipped with advanced survey and data collection systems
• Features bow and stern thrusters for precise manoeuvrability

INS Agray (ASW Shallow Water Craft)
Agray is part of a critical fleet for anti-submarine operations in coastal waters.

• Length: approx. 77.6 metres
• Designed for sub-surface surveillance and anti-submarine warfare
• Armed with torpedoes, ASW rockets, and a 30 mm naval gun
• Features ~88% indigenous content
• Powered by waterjet propulsion for high agility in shallow waters

Strategic Significance

The simultaneous delivery of three complex naval platforms highlights GRSE’s:

• Enhanced production capacity
• Strong project execution capabilities
• Ability to handle multiple high-end builds concurrently

This achievement significantly boosts India’s maritime defence preparedness while underlining the growing maturity of domestic shipbuilding capabilities.

Strong Order Book Ahead

GRSE continues to maintain a robust pipeline, currently working on:

• One more Project 17A stealth frigate
• Four ASW Shallow Water Crafts
• Four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels
• 30 additional vessels, including 13 export platforms

The shipyard is also in advanced stages of securing a contract for five Next Generation Corvettes, further strengthening its future order book.