SHRUTI — NEXT GENERATION OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL
21 August 2026
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SHRUTI — NEXT GENERATION OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL
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On 11 August 2026, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, launched Yard 3037 “Shruti”, the second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel being built by GRSE for the Indian Navy. The vessel was launched by Smt. Manika Sadhu in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu.
Background and Programme
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts in March 2023 for 11 NGOPVs at a cost of about ₹9,781 crore under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. Goa Shipyard Limited is building seven ships, while GRSE is constructing four. Shruti follows GRSE’s first NGOPV, Sanghmitra, launched in May 2026.
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SHRUTI is the second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel launched by GRSE for Indian Navy. Learn about its features, strategic importance and role in maritime security.
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