. NEW DELHI: Around 45 ships are under construction within the country and will be delivered in the next 3 to 4 years, Navy vice chief Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsyan has said in Kolkata during the launch of ‘Sanghamitra’, the first of four next-generation offshore patrol vessels (NGOPVs) built by defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd for the Navy.Vice Admiral Vatsyan also revealed on Wednesday that the Navy has received in-principle approval for 195 naval vessels as part of future vessel programmes. “We have got Acceptance of Necessity (nod) for another 69 ships, six submarines and another 120 fast interceptor crafts. There is a very big opportunity for the entire defence building ecosystem to deliver quality products in time with the capabilities required by the Indian Navy,” he said.With a big push to self-reliance in production of warships, the Navy, which has expanded its fleet to around 140 vessels, is firmly on track to reach its 155 to 160-ship goal by 2030 and plans to increase its fleet to 200 warships and submarines by 2035 for securing the Indo-Pacific amid the increasing Chinese threat and transition into a dominant-blue-water Navy.NGOPV ‘Sanghamitra’, launched by Sarita Vatsayan, wife of Vice Admiral Vatsayan, is significantly larger and more capable than conventional offshore patrol vessels, with enhanced endurance and firepower, officials said. The vessel is capable of operating in coastal waters for the protection of offshore assets, maritime interdiction and visit, board, search and seizure operations.The vessel measures around 113 metres in length and 14.6 metres in width, with a displacement of 3,000 tonnes, officials said. The ship, they added, has an endurance of 8,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 14 knots and can achieve a maximum speed of 23 knots.Cmde PR Hari (Retd), chairman & managing director, GRSE, highlighted the technological advances that the shipyard has made adding to enhanced capabilities. “We are kickstarting 2026-27 with the launch of this vessel and this year too will see multiple launches and deliveries,” he said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCalcutta High Court Junks Pleas On West Bengal Cattle Slaughter Rules Ahead Of Bakr Eid‘Menon’ Surname Row: VD Satheesan Faces Heat From Kerala Congress Leaders Over Oath Name ChoiceIUML And VCK To Also Join Vijay Cabinet In Tamil Nadu, Expansion Tomorrow: ReportTMC Protests Against BJP Government Over Alleged Forced Eviction Of Hawkers In BengalTamil Nadu Cabinet Expansion: Congress MLAs Get Portfolios, Governor Stops Oath Praise Of LeadersNibe Successfully Tests Vayu Astra-1 Loitering Munition In Maiden TrialsCJP X Account Withheld In India After Crossing 200K Followers In Just Four Days | WatchFIR Sought Against Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitors’ Remark On PM Modi, Amit ShahAir India Flight AI2651 Hits Tail During Landing, Aircraft Grounded For Inspection At BengaluruViral Cockroach Janta Party Overtakes Congress And BJP In Instagram Followers Race | Watch123Photostories10 traditional Indian foods that PM Modi gifted world leaders during his 5-nation tourFrom chubby little Gangubai to a fit and fab young actress after losing 22 Kgs; Saloni Daini’s stunning transformation is inspiringDeepika Padukone’s Cannes looks through the yearsPlants that thrive during Indian monsoon without rotting5 desi Indian teas among the Top 50 Teas in the WorldVanessa Trump diagnosed with breast cancer: Inside her life after divorce with Donald Trump Jr.5 White foods you must avoid for good health5 real estate hotspots near newly-opened Navi Mumbai Airport seeing massive growthOptical illusion personality test: Fish, face or stars? What you see first reveals if you are easy-going, deep connector or big-picture visionaryCoconut water vs coconut milk: Which works better for summer hair growth?123Hot PicksBandra demolition driveIPL Schedule 2026Indian rupeeFalta VotingUK NET MigrationElon MuskTN Ministers ListTop TrendingTN Finance Minister Marie WilsonIPL Match TodayPappu SanaPM ModiHardik PandyaJEE Advanced Response SheetIPL Orange Cap 2026Conor McGregor Net WorthNEET UG Paper LeakWest Bengal Annapurna Yojana
NEW DELHI: Around 45 ships are under construction within the country and will be delivered in the next 3 to 4 years, Navy vice chief Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsyan has said in Kolkata during the launch of ‘Sanghamitra’, the first of four next-generation offshore patrol vessels (NGOPVs) built by defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd for the Navy.Vice Admiral Vatsyan also revealed on Wednesday that the Navy has received in-principle approval for 195 naval vessels as part of future vessel programmes. “We have got Acceptance of Necessity (nod) for another 69 ships, six submarines and another 120 fast interceptor crafts. There is a very big opportunity for the entire defence building ecosystem to deliver quality products in time with the capabilities required by the Indian Navy,” he said.With a big push to self-reliance in production of warships, the Navy, which has expanded its fleet to around 140 vessels, is firmly on track to reach its 155 to 160-ship goal by 2030 and plans to increase its fleet to 200 warships and submarines by 2035 for securing the Indo-Pacific amid the increasing Chinese threat and transition into a dominant-blue-water Navy.NGOPV ‘Sanghamitra’, launched by Sarita Vatsayan, wife of Vice Admiral Vatsayan, is significantly larger and more capable than conventional offshore patrol vessels, with enhanced endurance and firepower, officials said. The vessel is capable of operating in coastal waters for the protection of offshore assets, maritime interdiction and visit, board, search and seizure operations.The vessel measures around 113 metres in length and 14.6 metres in width, with a displacement of 3,000 tonnes, officials said. The ship, they added, has an endurance of 8,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 14 knots and can achieve a maximum speed of 23 knots.Cmde PR Hari (Retd), chairman & managing director, GRSE, highlighted the technological advances that the shipyard has made adding to enhanced capabilities. “We are kickstarting 2026-27 with the launch of this vessel and this year too will see multiple launches and deliveries,” he said.
