Indian Navy’s First Indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel Commissioned
Eduteria Insights · 17 Oct 2026
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan has commissioned INS Samarthak, the Indian Navy’s first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel, at Karwar, Karnataka. Objectives of INS Samarthak: 1. Maritime Surveillance and Reconnaissance: To monitor maritime areas and gather information about activities at sea. 2. Offshore Patrolling: To protect India's maritime interests and support patrol operations. 3. Weapons and Sensor Testing: To test and evaluate indigenous weapons, radars, sensors, and other advanced naval technologies. 4. Unmanned Systems Operations: To act as a mothership for unmanned and autonomous systems. 5. Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR): To provide support during natural disasters and maritime emergencies. 6. Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO): To support naval operations against limited maritime threats. 7. Search, Rescue and Salvage Support: To assist vessels in distress and support salvage operations. 8. Defence Self-Reliance: With over 75% indigenous content, INS Samarthak reflects India’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
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