Indian Navy to commission indigenous multipurpose warship Samarthak on October 16

October 13, 2026 5:09 PM

Indian Navy to commission indigenous multipurpose warship Samarthak on October 16

The Indian Navy will commission Samarthak, the first of four Multi-Purpose Vessels being inducted into its fleet, at Naval Base Karwar on October 16. Built by Larsen & Toubro under the Make in India initiative, the vessel will support a range of operational requirements and mark another milestone in India’s pursuit of defence self-reliance. Designed primarily for maritime surveillance and patrol, Samarthak can also undertake low-intensity maritime operations and serve as a platform for t...

Navy gets first indigenous multi-purpose vessel ‘Samarthak’

August 27, 2026 10:44 PM

Navy gets first indigenous multi-purpose vessel ‘Samarthak’

Samarthak, the first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) built for the Indian Navy by Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T), Kattupalli, was delivered on Thursday, August 27, 2026. With over 75 per cent indigenous content, Samarthak has been conceived as a versatile trial and evaluation platform. The vessel is also engineered to undertake maritime surveillance and reconnaissance, offshore patrolling, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, when required, stated a press releas...

India launches first indigenous multi-purpose vessel ‘Samarthak’

October 14, 2024 10:38 PM

India launches first indigenous multi-purpose vessel ‘Samarthak’

The Indian Navy marked a significant milestone on Tuesday with the launch of Samarthak, the first vessel under the two Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) project being constructed by L&T Shipyard at Kattupalli. This event highlights India’s progress in indigenous shipbuilding, aligning with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives. The vessel was launched following maritime traditions, with Shashi Tripathi, President of the Navy Wives Welfare Association (NWWA), perfor...