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October 11, 2026 12:56 PM

Next-generation offshore patrol vessel ‘Shreyas’ launched at GRSE in Kolkata

The Indian Navy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel ‘Shreyas’ was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata on Saturday, marking another milestone in indigenous shipbuilding. The vessel, designated Yard 3040, was launched by Reyman Kochhar in the presence of Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. Senior representatives from the Navy, Ministry of Defence, GRSE and industry partners attended the ceremony, which reflected naval traditions a...

November 7, 2025 12:08 PM

India Navy commissions INS Ikshak, advancing self-reliance in naval shipbuilding

The Indian Navy on Thursday commissioned INS Ikshak, the third vessel of the Survey Vessel (Large) class, into active service at a ceremony held at the Naval Base in Kochi. The SVL-class vessels are designed to conduct hydrographic surveys and gather oceanographic data while also supporting coastal defence and humanitarian operations. Equipped with advanced systems and a deck to operate helicopters, INS Ikshak can be deployed for disaster relief and medical assistance, strengthening India’s...

September 23, 2025 5:57 PM

Indian Navy to commission ‘Androth’ on Oct 6, second ship in ASW-SWC series

The Indian Navy is set to commission its second state-of-the-art Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), Androth, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on October 6. The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. This induction marks the formal entry of the second of sixteen ASW-SWC ships into the Navy’s fleet. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., Kolkata, with over 80% indi...