Defence, National Security and Terrorism
Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs)
▪ The fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) being built by Garden Reach
Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata,
▪ The Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) have an approximate displacement of 3000 tonnes.
▪ They are designed for multi-role maritime operations, including:
✓ Coastal defence and surveillance
✓ Search and rescue (SAR) missions
✓ Protection of offshore assets such as oil rigs and platforms
✓ Anti-piracy operations in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and beyond
▪ The project reflects India’s commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the national initiatives of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’.
