Indian Navy’s second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Shruti’ was launched at GRSE Kolkata, strengthening maritime surveillance and indigenous shipbuilding.

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• Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers launched ‘Shruti’, the second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel, at its Kolkata shipyard on 11 August 2026.
• The vessel, designated Yard 3037, is being built for the Indian Navy under the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel programme.
• The Navy’s programme includes 11 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels, with GRSE responsible for constructing 4 vessels under the broader project.
• ‘Shruti’ follows ‘Sanghmitra’, the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel launched by GRSE in May 2026 as part of the programme.
• Goa Shipyard Limited is also participating in the programme, with multiple Indian shipyards working simultaneously to accelerate construction of patrol vessels.
• The vessels are designed to strengthen maritime surveillance and support India’s growing requirements for coastal and maritime security operations.
• The programme supports indigenous naval shipbuilding and contributes to India’s efforts to increase domestic production of defence equipment.