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Recently, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) achieved a significant milestone by delivering three frontline naval platforms—INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agrayto the Indian Navy in a single day. This achievement brings GRSE’s total warship count to 118, with 80 delivered specifically to the Indian Navy, underscoring the shipyard's role in India's indigenous defense ecosystem.

INS Dunagiri: The Stealth Vanguard (Project 17A)

The INS Dunagiri is the second of three Advanced Stealth Frigates built by GRSE under Project 17A (Nilgiri-class). It is a reincarnation of the erstwhile Leander-class frigate that served from 1977 to 2010.

• Specifications: A 149-meter long, 6,670-tonne vessel.
• Propulsion: Utilizes a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) system for high-speed intercepts and long-endurance patrols.
• Offensive Power: Armed with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles for precision land and sea strikes.
• Defense & Sensors: Features an Advanced AESA radar and an integrated combat management system (CMS).
• Strategic Role: Designed for multi-dimensional warfare, it can engage threats across air, surface, and sub-surface domains simultaneously.

INS Sanshodhak: The Hydrographic Pioneer (Survey Vessel – Large)

INS Sanshodhak (meaning "Researcher") is the fourth and final vessel in the Survey Vessel (Large) class, replacing the older Sandhayak-class ships.

• Primary Mission: To conduct full-scale hydrographic surveys of ports, harbors, and deep-sea navigation channels.
• Capabilities: Equipped with advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) to collect geophysical and oceanographic data.
• Secondary Roles: Its versatile design allows it to function as a Hospital Ship during Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions and carry out limited combat roles.

INS Agray: The Littoral Warrior (ASW Shallow Watercraft)

INS Agray is the fifth ship of the Arnala-class, specifically designed for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) in littoral (coastal) waters.

• Indigenous Prowess: Boasts approximately 88% indigenous content, including a GRSE-built 30 mm naval surface gun.
• Weaponry: Features lightweight torpedoes and ASW rockets specifically tuned for shallow-water threats.
• Agility: Powered by waterjet propulsion with a shallow draught of only 2.7 meters, allowing it to operate in coastal areas where larger frigates cannot navigate.

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