Indian Navy to Commission Indigenous Warship Samarthak on October 16
The first of four indigenously built multi-purpose vessels is designed for surveillance, patrol, trials support and humanitarian assistance.
- On October 16, the Indian Navy will commission INS Samarthak, its first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel, at Naval Base Karwar in Karnataka, officials announced Tuesday.
- Built by Larsen & Toubro under the Union government's 'Make in India' initiative, the warship represents India's drive toward defence self-reliance as the first of four vessels being inducted.
- Designed for maritime surveillance and patrol, the vessel features an integrated combat suite and supports Low Intensity Maritime Operations , target deployment, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief missions.
- Officials described the vessel as an ideal 'utility' ship for strategic operations, capable of conversion into a limited-capacity hospital ship, with its motto 'Victory is Our Sole Aim.'
- The induction of INS Samarthak strengthens the Navy's operational flexibility while advancing indigenisation of naval systems, forming a crucial component of future maritime requirements as the fleet expands.
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Samarthak is the first of the four multi-purpose vessels inducted into the Indian Navy, and its commissioning marks another important milestone in India's drive towards defence self-reliance
Samarthak, Indian Navy's Multi Purpose Vessel, to Be Commissioned
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to the Ministry of Defence, the commissioning will mark another significant milestone in India's drive towards defence self-reliance, and she will form an important component of the Navy’s future and ideal “utility” ship for strategically important operations. India News | Samarthak, Indian Navy's Multi Purpose Vessel, to Be Commissioned.
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Times of IndiaIndian Navy to commission indigenous warship Samarthak on October 16
The Indian Navy is set to commission Samarthak, their first multi-purpose vessel, on October 16, 2026. Built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd under the Make in India initiative, this vessel focuses on maritime surveillance. Samarthak is designed for various operations including patrolling and humanitarian assistance missions. Its integrated combat suite features indigenous sensors and weapons for operations in difficult conditions.
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