Bharatiya Tatrakshak Inducts Fast Patrol Vessel 'Aparajit’ To Its Operational Fleet
· Free Press Journal
In a significant step towards strengthening Bharat’s maritime security architecture and advancing indigenous defence capability, Bhartiya Tatrakshak inducted another Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), Yard 1278 ‘Aparajit’, on 31 Oct 26 at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL). Designed and built entirely in Bharat, the ship will enhance coastal surveillance and offshore operations along the Western Seaboard.
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Built for speed, endurance and rapid response, ‘Aparajit’ is equipped with advance systems and mission capabilities to support a wide spectrum of operations, including maritime law enforcement, Search and Rescue, and protection of the nation’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The ship represents a major advancement in indigenous shipbuilding and maritime preparedness, with substantial indigenous content underscoring the national vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.
Fast Patrol Vessels remain a vital component of Bhartiya Tatrakshak’s operational fleet, enabling sustained surveillance, swift response and enhanced maritime domain awareness across Bharat’s vast coastal and offshore areas.
Bhartiya Tatrakshak continues to expand and modernize its fleet under a dedicated force accretion programme, reaffirming its commitment to national security, operational readiness and indigenous capability development.
The induction ceremony was attended by senior officials of Bhartiya Tatrakshak and Goa Shipyard Limited, reflecting a shared commitment towards strengthening Bharat’s maritime security and shipbuilding excellence.