India has further advanced its indigenous naval build-up with the launching of a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) named Srishti at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on 27 October 2026.
The ship is Yard 1283, launched as part of a push by the Indian Navy to develop an indigenous design and build programme. The project is part of India’s broader drive towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing and production of sophisticated naval platforms in the country.
The upcoming offshore patrol vessels will conduct surveillance, search and rescue, offshore asset protection, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, and counter-piracy operations.
They allow navies to make their presence felt in portions of the ocean and respond to events outside the immediate proximity of large combat ships. This is particularly important for safeguarding offshore installations and sea traffic.
The Ministry of Defence stated that the construction of the NGOPV class is progressing at two shipyards, namely Goa Shipyard Limited at Goa and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers at Kolkata. This concurrent construction of the class was undertaken to enhance the participation of domestic industry and to develop the indigenous shipbuilding ecosystem.
The launch is a construction event and not a delivery to service. There is still work to do with additional fitting out, testing, and acceptance before the ship will be ready to carry out operations.
The programme embodies the role of contemporary indigenous platforms and their importance to furthering maritime awareness and national security. It also highlights the role of indigenous shipyards in the design, building, and future support of India’s navy.
