Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft ‘Amini’ Inducted into the Indian Navy

Why in the News?

The Indian Navy has received **‘Amini’**, one of the indigenously designed Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), strengthening the force's coastal surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and mine-laying capabilities.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Nomenclature & Construction:

- Named after Amini Island in the Union Territory of **Lakshadweep**.

- Indigenously designed and constructed by **Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata**.

- Technical Specifications:

- It is one of the largest Indian Naval warships propelled by waterjets.

- Equipped with state-of-the-art lightweight torpedoes, indigenous rocket launchers, and advanced sonars for tracking underwater threats.

- Atmanirbhar Bharat Milestone:

- Boasts **over 80% indigenous content**, reflecting the strength of domestic defense manufacturing.

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Static GK Facts:

- Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE):

- Established: 1884 (Nationalized in 1960) | Headquarters: **Kolkata, West Bengal**.

- Indian Navy:

- Navy Day: **December 4** | Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS): **Admiral Krishna Swaminathan** (27th CNS).

- Amini Island:

- A major coral island belonging to the Amindivi group of islands in **Lakshadweep**.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Which defense shipyard indigenously designed and built the ASW-SWC 'Amini' for the Indian Navy?

A: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata

Q: The recently inducted Anti-Submarine Warfare craft 'Amini' is named after an island located in which Union Territory?

A: Lakshadweep

Q: What percentage of indigenous content is incorporated in the newly delivered naval craft 'Amini'?

A: Over 80 percent

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