Shruti: India's Indigenous Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Launched

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Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) launched Yard 3037 (Shruti), an indigenous Shachi-class Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) in Kolkata.
Shruti measures 110 meters in length with a displacement of 2,500-2,900 tonnes and has an operational endurance of 60 days covering 8,500 nautical miles.
Powered by two diesel engines reaching speeds over 25 knots, the ship features advanced defense systems including VSHORADS missiles, Kavach chaff, and Maareech torpedo defense.
The vessel supports a 15-tonne multi-role helicopter and UAVs to perform ocean surveillance, anti-piracy, and HADR missions.

Yard 3037, named Shruti, was successfully launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata for the Indian Navy.

Shruti is an indigenously designed and built Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) belonging to the Shachi-class.
The vessel is named after India's ancient cultural heritage referring to the four Vedas, and it is built to execute missions in coastal and deep waters.
It has been developed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) located in Kolkata.
The vessel aims to strengthen surface fleet capabilities for continuous ocean surveillance, offshore asset security, anti-piracy operations, counter-infiltration, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).

The ship measures around 110 meters long with a displacement of 2,500-2,900 tonnes, featuring a hull designed to minimize drag and improve sea stability.
It uses two high-efficiency diesel engines to achieve speeds above 25 knots, offering an operational range of 8,500 nautical miles and 60 days of endurance at sea.
Armament includes a 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM), AK-630 Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS), VSHORADS missiles, Kavach chaff launchers, and the Maareech torpedo defense system.
It has a stern helipad and hangar that can support a 15-tonne multi-role helicopter alongside Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs).
Its crest displays the Ursa Major constellation with a lighthouse, and the ship carries an Electronic Warfare (EW) suite, navigation radars, and an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).