Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) on 5 November 2026 delivered Amini, the fifth of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) under construction for the Indian Navy, marking another milestone in India's indigenous naval shipbuilding programme. The vessel is GRSE's 119th warship built and the 81st delivered to the Navy — and the fourth warship handed over in 2026 alone.

Formal Acceptance and Delivery

The warship was formally accepted by Rear Admiral Gautam Marwaha, Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Eastern Naval Command, at a ceremony in Kolkata. The handover follows GRSE's landmark achievement on 30 March 2026, when the shipyard delivered three frontline naval platforms — INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray — to the Indian Navy on the same day, the first time any Indian shipyard had accomplished such a feat.

A GRSE official stated: 'This first-of-its-kind achievement underscored the shipyard's robust infrastructure, enhanced production capabilities and proven ability to execute multiple complex shipbuilding projects concurrently. The delivery of Amini further reinforces this track record, reflecting GRSE's sustained commitment to timely execution and delivery of critical naval platforms.'

Capabilities and Combat Systems

Amini is designed for operations in coastal and shallow waters, capable of conducting comprehensive sub-surface surveillance, search and attack missions, and coordinated anti-submarine warfare operations in conjunction with aircraft. The vessel is equipped with an advanced Combat Management System, lightweight torpedoes, and anti-submarine warfare rockets, enabling it to detect, track, and engage underwater threats.

Measuring nearly 77.6 metres in length, the craft is powered by marine diesel engines coupled with waterjets, delivering enhanced agility and manoeuvrability. With a draught of approximately 2.7 metres, Amini is specifically suited for littoral operations, enabling access to shallow coastal zones where conventional vessels cannot operate.

Indigenous Content and Aatmanirbhar Bharat

The ASW-SWC series incorporates approximately 88% indigenous content — a figure that underscores the Centre's push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Notably, Amini is equipped with a 30mm Naval Surface Gun manufactured by GRSE itself, deepening the shipyard's integration of homegrown defence technologies.

'In keeping with GRSE's commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Amini reflects the shipyard's strong focus on indigenous shipbuilding,' a GRSE official said. The achievement comes as India accelerates efforts to reduce dependence on foreign-sourced naval platforms and equipment.

GRSE's Current Order Book

GRSE is presently building 13 frontline naval platforms, comprising one Project 17A Advanced Stealth Frigate, three additional ASW-SWCs, four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels, and five Next Generation Corvettes. Beyond these, the shipyard is constructing 36 other vessels, including 13 export platforms — reinforcing its standing as a key contributor to India's maritime security and growing global shipbuilding footprint.

With three more ASW-SWCs still to be delivered from the original eight-vessel contract, GRSE's production pipeline remains robust, and the Indian Navy's coastal defence capacity is set to expand further in the coming months.