GRSE Delivers Final Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship to Indian Navy

Quick Summary

• Event: launch of the ‘Ajay,’ the final anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC) in a series of eight ships built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) for the Indian Navy.
• Date & Location: July 21, 2025, Kolkata.
• Details:

– Launched by Priya Deshmukh, wife of Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, who was the chief guest at the event.- The crafts are designed for coastal operations and low-intensity maritime tasks such as mine-laying and sub-surface surveillance.
– They feature anti-submarine suits including lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets, and mines.
– Specs: Each craft measures 77.6 meters in length and has a width of 10.5 meters.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The launch of ‘Ajay’ marks another significant milestone for India’s naval defense capabilities. With GRSE completing its commitment to build eight advanced ASW-SWC vessels tailored to coastal operations, this strengthens the Navy’s ability to defend critical maritime zones effectively. By incorporating versatile designs with advanced underwater surveillance tools like lightweight torpedoes and coordinated aerial support potential, these crafts underline India’s strategic emphasis on modernizing maritime defense capabilities. Furthermore, indigenous production by GRSE showcases self-reliance ambitions within India’s defense sector.

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