INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION INDIGENOUS MULTI PURPOSE WARSHIP SAMARTHAK

The Indian Navy is set to commission the indigenous multi-purpose warship 'Samarthak' at the Naval Base in Karwar on October 16, 2026. Built by M/s Larsen and Toubro Ltd under the Government of India's 'Make in India' initiative, it is the first of four Multi-Purpose Vessels being inducted into the Indian Navy. Designed primarily for maritime surveillance and patrol, Samarthak is capable of undertaking Low Intensity Maritime Operations, serving as a target deployment and trials platform, acting as an unmanned/autonomous system mothership, providing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, functioning as a limited hospital ship, and participating in salvage operations. The ship features an integrated combat suite of indigenous sensors, weapons, and electronic systems.