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Indian Navy to Commission INS Samarthak: New Multi-Purpose Vessel for Trials and Surveillance
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News18•03-10-2026, 15:41
Indian Navy to Commission INS Samarthak: New Multi-Purpose Vessel for Trials and Surveillance
- •The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Samarthak, its first multi-purpose vessel, this month.
- •Built by Larsen & Toubro at Kattupalli, the 107-meter vessel is designed for weapons and sensor trials.
- •INS Samarthak will support testing new weapons and sensors, launching targets, maritime surveillance, patrolling, and humanitarian assistance.
- •The vessel boasts over 75% indigenous content, highlighting India's self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
Key Questions Answered
INS Samarthak is the Indian Navy’s first multi-purpose vessel designed as a dedicated platform for weapons and sensor trials, maritime surveillance, patrolling, and humanitarian assistance. It is set to be commissioned this month.
INS Samarthak was built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at Kattupalli.
INS Samarthak comprises more than 75% indigenous content, marking a significant milestone in India's indigenous shipbuilding journey and the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
