INDIAN NAVY COMMISSIONS INS SAMARTHAK, THE FIRST INDIGENOUS MULTI-PURPOSE VESSEL

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Samarthak, the first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), on October 16, 2026. Designed, constructed, and built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) Shipyard, it marks the first major warship built by an Indian private shipyard. Featuring over 75% indigenous content and extensive modular construction, the vessel is designed for trials and evaluation of indigenously developed sensors and weapons. Additionally, INS Samarthak is capable of maritime surveillance, reconnaissance, offshore patrolling, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations to support national maritime security and the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.