Indian Navy to commission indigenous warship Samarthak on October 16
What Happened
The Indian Navy will commission Samarthak, its first multi-purpose vessel, at the Naval Base in Karwar on October 16, 2026. Built by Larsen & Toubro, the vessel is designed for maritime surveillance and patrol, trials and target deployment, and can support unmanned and autonomous systems.
Key Takeaways
Samarthak can also undertake humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and salvage operations, and can be converted into a limited hospital ship. The vessel was delivered to the Navy in August with over 75% indigenous content, strengthening India's domestic naval shipbuilding programme.