Indian Navy Receives Amini Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship at Kattupalli

Indian Navy receives indigenous ASW shallow-water craft Amini, built by GRSE, at Kattupalli on November 5, 2026.

India has achieved another milestone in indigenous defence manufacturing with the delivery of Amini, a new Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), to the Indian Navy on November 5, 2026, at Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu.

Designed and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the vessel is intended to strengthen India's underwater defence capabilities, particularly in coastal and shallow-water regions.

The delivery reflects India's continuing efforts to develop advanced naval platforms using domestic shipbuilding capabilities and reduce dependence on imported defence equipment.

Amini: The Fifth Vessel in an Eight-Ship Programme

Amini is the fifth of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft being constructed by GRSE for the Indian Navy.

These specialised vessels are designed primarily to detect, track and engage underwater threats in coastal waters.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the vessels are among the largest Indian naval warships propelled by waterjets.

Their specialised design allows them to operate effectively in shallow coastal waters, where conventional larger warships may face operational limitations.

Advanced Weapons and Underwater Detection Systems

Amini is equipped with several advanced systems designed for anti-submarine warfare operations.

Its reported equipment includes:

• Lightweight Torpedoes: Designed to engage underwater threats.

• Indigenous Rocket Launchers: Provide anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

• Advanced Sonars: Help detect and track underwater objects and potential submarine threats.

• Waterjet Propulsion: Supports manoeuvrability and operations in shallow waters.

Together, these systems provide the vessel with the ability to detect, track and engage underwater threats, strengthening the Navy's coastal defence capabilities.

Named After Amini Island in Lakshadweep

The warship takes its name from Amini Island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.

The name also carries historical significance. The new vessel continues the legacy of the earlier INS Amini, a Petya III-class anti-submarine warfare corvette that was decommissioned in 2002.

The Indian Navy traditionally preserves distinguished names of earlier naval vessels by assigning them to new ships, maintaining a connection between generations of naval platforms.

Strengthening India's Indigenous Shipbuilding Industry

The delivery of Amini is another development in India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, which aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing and technological capabilities.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the vessel has more than 80 per cent indigenous content.

GRSE's contribution demonstrates the growing role of Indian shipyards and domestic defence manufacturers in designing, building and integrating advanced naval platforms.

Indigenous shipbuilding also supports domestic engineering industries, technology development and employment across the defence manufacturing supply chain.

Why Anti-Submarine Warfare Ships Matter

Submarines can operate underwater with considerable stealth, making their detection and tracking a specialised naval challenge.

Anti-submarine warfare vessels help monitor underwater activity and protect important maritime areas, including ports, shipping routes and coastal approaches.

Shallow-water anti-submarine craft are particularly important because coastal regions and restricted waters require specialised vessels capable of operating in relatively shallow depths.

The addition of Amini will further strengthen the Indian Navy's anti-submarine warfare, coastal surveillance and mine-warfare capabilities.

News National Perspective: Amini's delivery represents more than another addition to the Indian Navy's fleet. It highlights India's growing ability to design and manufacture specialised naval platforms domestically, supporting maritime security and the country's long-term defence manufacturing ambitions.

Sources and references

1. Ministry of Defence / PIB – Official Amini Delivery Announcement – Primary government source, published November 6, 2026.

2. ThePrint / PTI – GRSE Delivers Fifth Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft – Vessel programme and technical details.

3. India Shipping News – GRSE's Amini Delivery – Shipyard background and vessel specifications.

4. India Today – Indian Navy Receives Amini – Delivery and operational capabilities.