India inducts fourth ASW SWC 'Agray' built by GRSE on 30 March 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 1 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Indian Navy inducted 'Agray', the fourth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), from Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) on 30 March 2026.
'Agray' is designed for shallow coastal waters and carries over 80% indigenous content under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
The vessel uses waterjet propulsion, making it the largest Indian naval warship with this technology.
It is equipped with Lightweight Torpedoes, Indigenous Rocket Launchers, and advanced shallow water SONAR systems.
The ASW SWCs are built in compliance with classification standards of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
'Agray' is the fourth of eight ASW SWCs planned under the programme to enhance coastal defence in the Indian Ocean Region.