Indian Navy Commissions First Multi-Purpose Vessel INS Samarthak Built by Larsen and Toubro

By ASR Newsdesk · 17 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC

The Indian Navy has commissioned its first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), INS Samarthak, built by Larsen and Toubro. The vessel, designed for maritime surveillance and patrol, can also conduct weapon trials, mine countermeasures, and serve as a mothership for uncrewed assets. It features over 75% indigenous content and can be equipped with various sensors and armaments for testing. The MPV is intended to free up frontline combatants from auxiliary roles and is the first of two ordered vessels.