GRSE Launches Second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Shruti' in Kolkata
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) launched the second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), Shruti, in Kolkata as part of an 11-ship naval expansion. The 113-meter, 3,000-tonne vessel, built largely with domestic parts under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, is designed for long endurance patrols, anti-piracy, counter infiltration, disaster recovery, and search and rescue missions. GRSE plans to deliver five warships, including four NGOPVs, by 2026-27, with Shruti featuring advanced sensors, helicopter facilities, and versatile operational capabilities.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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theassamtribune broke this story on 11 Aug, 09:26 am. Other outlets followed.