The Ministry of Defence announced on 12 October 2026 that the Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mangrol (P82) at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. This Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited with over 80 percent indigenous content. The ship is designed for underwater surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and low-intensity maritime operations in coastal and shallow waters. The release does not say when it takes effect, though the commissioning event occurred on 12 October 2026.
Key points
- Indigenous content: Over 80 percent
- Capabilities: Anti-Submarine Warfare, underwater surveillance, and Low-Intensity Maritime Operations
- Design: Optimized for coastal and shallow waters with three diesel engine-driven waterjet propulsion units
- Builder: Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi
When it applies
- commissioning of INS Mangrol
Who it affects
- Indian Navy