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INS Samarthak

Aug. 28, 2026

Recently, the INS Samarthak was delivered to the Indian Navy.

About INS Samarthak:

  • It is the first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV),built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T), Kattupalli.
  • The ship has been named ‘Samarthak’, meaning ‘The Proponent’.
  • It is engineered to support a wide spectrum of activities.
  • The ship comprises over 75 percent indigenous content and has been conceived as a versatile trial and evaluation platform. 
  • Key Features of INS Samarthak:
    • Speed: The vessel can achieve a maximum speed of 15 knots.
    • Role: It is a highly specialised, multi-role platform designed to support the development and testing of next-generation weapons and sensors for the Indian Navy.
    • It will also perform a variety of other functions, including maritime surveillance, patrolling, launching and recovering surface and aerial targets, providing humanitarian assistance, and combating sea pollution.

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