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Indian Navy Commissions First Home-Built Multi-Purpose Vessel, INS Samarthak, in Karwar
Reported by Kunal Bhatia (Senior Writer) · The Hindu - National ·
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The Indian Navy commissioned INS Samarthak on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Karwar. This is the first of two multi-purpose vessels built by Larsen & Toubro for the Navy.
Ceremony And Design
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan led the commissioning event. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, the Karnataka Governor, and other senior defence officials attended the ceremony. Built by L&T Shipyard, the ship contains over 75 percent indigenous content.
Roles And Capabilities
The ship is built to test and evaluate domestic sensors and weapons. It also performs maritime surveillance, reconnaissance, offshore patrolling, and disaster relief work.
Context
India continues to boost local manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign shipyards. Vessels like INS Samarthak give the armed forces a dedicated platform to test new home-grown defence technologies safely.
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