New Delhi: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has delivered Amini, the fifth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), to the Indian Navy. The delivery took place on November 5, 2026.
The indigenously built warship is designed to detect and tackle underwater threats, strengthen coastal surveillance and improve India’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Details of Anti-Submarine Warship Amini
Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has handed over Amini to the Indian Navy as part of its ongoing programme to build eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft.
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With this delivery, Amini becomes the fifth vessel in the series. The warship was formally accepted by Rear Admiral Gautam Marwaha, Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Eastern Naval Command.
Amini is the 119th warship built by GRSE and the 81st warship delivered to the Indian Navy. It is also the fourth warship delivered by the shipyard in 2026.
The latest delivery highlights India’s growing ability to design and build specialised naval platforms within the country.
What are the Specifications of Amini Warship
Amini has been specially designed for operations in coastal waters. Its main role is to detect, track and engage enemy submarines operating near India’s coastline.
The warship is approximately 77.6 metres long and uses marine diesel engines connected to waterjets. This propulsion system provides better movement and manoeuvrability in coastal waters.
Another important feature is its shallow draught of approximately 2.7 metres. This allows the vessel to operate in relatively shallow waters where larger naval warships may face operational limitations.
The vessel is equipped with an advanced Combat Management System, lightweight torpedoes and anti-submarine warfare rockets. These systems help the Navy identify and respond to underwater threats.
Main Features Of Amini
- Length: Approximately 77.6 metres.
- Draught: Approximately 2.7 metres.
- Propulsion: Marine diesel engines with waterjets.
- Combat System: Advanced Combat Management System.
- Weapons: Lightweight torpedoes and anti-submarine warfare rockets.
- Main Role: Underwater surveillance and anti-submarine warfare.
- Builder: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).
How Amini Will Strengthen India’s Coastal Defence
Submarines can operate underwater and remain difficult to detect. They can pose a serious challenge to naval forces, particularly around important coastal areas, ports and naval installations.
Amini has been designed to help the Indian Navy deal with these threats.
Its sonar systems help detect underwater objects, while its combat systems support the tracking and engagement of potential threats.
The vessel can also conduct search and attack missions and work alongside naval aircraft during coordinated anti-submarine warfare operations.
These capabilities will improve the Navy’s ability to monitor coastal waters and respond to underwater security challenges.
The ship is also expected to strengthen the Navy’s coastal surveillance and mine-laying capabilities.
More Than 80% Indigenous Content Supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat
One of the most important features of Amini is its high level of indigenous content.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the warship has more than 80% indigenous content. This means that a major share of its components and technologies comes from India’s domestic defence manufacturing industry.
The project supports the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, which aims to reduce dependence on foreign defence equipment and strengthen domestic manufacturing.
GRSE has also contributed to the development of indigenous naval technologies by designing and constructing specialised warships for the Indian Navy.
The delivery of Amini demonstrates India’s growing experience in building advanced naval platforms.
Amini Continues The Legacy Of The Former INS Amini
The name Amini has a connection with India’s naval history. The new warship is named after Amini Island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
It also carries forward the name of the former INS Amini, a Petya III-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette that was decommissioned in 2002. The Indian Navy follows a tradition of reusing distinguished names from its naval history. The new Amini continues this tradition while introducing a modern platform for coastal defence operations.
FAQs
GRSE delivered Amini to the Indian Navy on November 5, 2026. It is the fifth of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft being built by the shipyard.
Amini is an indigenously designed Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE). It is designed to detect and engage underwater threats and strengthen India’s coastal defence.
Amini is approximately 77.6 metres long and has a draught of around 2.7 metres. It features waterjet propulsion, sonar systems, an advanced Combat Management System, lightweight torpedoes and anti-submarine warfare rockets. It also has more than 80% indigenous content.
