Navy inducts third indigenous shallow-water anti-submarine warship
What Happened
The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mangrol, its third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. Designed for coastal and shallow-water operations, the vessel is equipped with advanced systems such as the Abhay hull-mounted sonar, lightweight torpedoes, an indigenous anti-submarine rocket launcher and the Maareech torpedo decoy system. It has over 80% indigenous content.
Key Takeaways
INS Mangrol will enhance India's ability to detect and counter submarine threats near coasts, ports and harbours, while showcasing the country's growing self-reliance in naval shipbuilding and defence technology.