Rajshree (Flight I)

The Rajshree-class is a series of Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) operated by the Indian Coast Guard, designed for coastal patrol, anti-smuggling, and search and rescue missions. These vessels are equipped with a 30 mm CRN-91 Naval Gun and can carry a high-speed interceptor boat.

Developed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) to bolster India's coastal security framework following heightened maritime security requirements in the late 2000s, the Rajshree-class (Flight I) was designed as a high-speed replacement for older patrol craft. The lead vessel of this initial batch, ICGS Rajshree, was commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard in February 2012, with seven subsequent sister ships entering service through 2016. Throughout their service, these vessels have been actively deployed along India's vast exclusive economic zone for anti-poaching operations, maritime surveillance, and critical disaster relief missions during regional cyclones. Today, the entire Flight I fleet remains in active service, having established a highly successful operational template that led to the procurement of a follow-on Flight II series.