The new state-of-the-art facility aims to enhance India’s helicopter manufacturing capabilities. Recently, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited HAL and experienced the Prachand helicopter’s performance firsthand, highlighting its significance for high-altitude operations and India’s combat readiness. The Defence Secretary’s visit and the facility’s inauguration mark a major step in strengthening indigenous defence production and future military projects.

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This first-of-its-kind achievement underscores GRSE’s strengthened execution capabilities, enhanced production capacity, and its ability to deliver multiple complex Naval platforms within aligned timelines, further reinforcing its commitment to efficiency and operational excellence.

With the delivery of Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray, GRSE has reached the milestone of building 118 warships, including 80 delivered to the Indian Navy. The delivery of these warships was formally accepted on behalf of the Indian Navy by Rear Admiral Gautam Marwah, VSM, CSO (Tech), HQENC, for the 2^nd Project 17A Frigate Dunagiri and the 4^th ASW SWC Agray, and by Cmde Shishir Dixit, CSO (Tech), HQENC, for the 4^th Survey Vessel (Large) Sanshodhak.

Dunagiri, the second Advanced Guided-Missile Frigate built by GRSE under Project 17A, represents a significant advancement in indigenous warship design and construction. Launched on July 15, 2022, by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, the warship is among the most sophisticated platforms built by GRSE. Powered by a combination of diesel engines and gas turbines, it offers superior speed, endurance, and operational flexibility. The 149-metre-long, 6,670-tonne guided-missile frigate is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, including advanced missile systems, modern AESA radar, and an integrated combat management system, enabling multi-dimensional operations across air, surface, and sub-surface domains. Equipped with BrahMos anti-ship and land-attack cruise missiles, along with advanced defence systems, Dunagiri represents a significant leap in naval strike and defensive capabilities.

Sanshodhak, last of the four Survey Vessels (Large) built by GRSE, represents a key addition to the Indian Navy’s hydrographic and survey capabilities. Launched on June 13, 2023, the 110-metre-long vessel is equipped with advanced systems for conducting full-scale coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys, including port and harbour approaches, navigation channels, and maritime limits. It is also capable of collecting oceanographic and geographical data for defence applications. In addition to its primary survey role, the vessel can support helicopter operations, participate in low-intensity combat, function as a hospital ship, and undertake Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions. Powered by marine diesel engines and fitted with bow and stern thrusters for enhanced manoeuvrability at low speeds, the vessel is ideally suited for precise survey operations.

Agray, one of the eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW-SWCs) being built by GRSE and launched on March 13, 2024, reflects steady progress in this critical class of ships. The approximately 77.6-meter-long warship is designed for operations in coastal waters, these vessels are capable of full-scale sub-surface surveillance, search and attack missions, as well as coordinated operations with aircraft. The warship is equipped with a Combat Management System and is armed with lightweight torpedoes and anti-submarine warfare rockets. With approximately 88% indigenous content, Agray is also fitted with a 30 mm Naval Surface Gun, further reinforcing indigenous capabilities. Engineered for agility and precision, the vessel is powered by marine diesel engines coupled with waterjets, enabling high manoeuvrability. With a shallow draught of about 2.7 metres, it is ideally suited for operations in littoral waters.

The simultaneous delivery of Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray highlights GRSE’s robust shipbuilding infrastructure, efficient project management, and its ability to execute multiple complex builds concurrently. It also reinforces the shipyard’s position as a key contributor to strengthening the Indian Navy’s capabilities across diverse operational roles.

GRSE is currently constructing multiple warships, including one Project 17A Advanced Stealth Frigate, four ASW-SWCs, and four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels. In addition, the shipyard is building 30 other vessels, of which 13 are export platforms. GRSE is also in the advanced stages of concluding a prestigious contract for the construction of five Next Generation Corvettes.

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The ASW-SWC corvettes are being built indigenously to replace the Navy’s aging Abhay-class vessels. Contributing to this strategic effort, SAIL has supplied the full quantity of approximately 3,500 tonnes of special-grade steel for the eight ASW-SWC corvettes being built by (GRSE). The steel was sourced from SAIL’s integrated plants at Bokaro, Bhilai and Rourkela, underscoring the strength of India’s domestic supply chain.

This milestone highlights SAIL’s commitment to advancing India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, reduce import dependence and reinforce the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. . Over the years, SAIL has consistently met the nation’s requirement for special-grade steel in defence indigenization, supplying to landmark projects such as INS Vikrant, INS Udaygiri, INS Nilgiri, INS Surat among others.

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