Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi commissioned INS Ikshak in Kochi, the Indian Navy’s third indigenously designed Survey Vessel (Large). Built by GRSE, the ship features advanced hydrographic systems, women’s accommodation, and dual roles for survey and humanitarian missions, showcasing India’s Atmanirbhar defence capability
The Indian Navy has commissioned Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, in Visakhapatnam. Built indigenously by GRSE with 80 per cent local components, the vessel strengthens the Navy’s ASW capabilities for coastal and shallow-water operations.