The Ministry of Defence announced on 13 October 2026 that the Indian Navy will commission the indigenous multi-purpose warship Samarthak on 16 October 2026 at Naval Base, Karwar. Built by Larsen and Toubro Ltd under the Make in India initiative, Samarthak is the first of four such vessels being added to the fleet. The ship is designed for maritime surveillance and patrol, and can also serve as a hospital ship, a mothership for autonomous systems, and for disaster relief. The release does not say when the ship's full operational deployment begins beyond its commissioning date.
Key points
- Commissioning date: 16 October 2026 at Naval Base, Karwar
- Samarthak is the first of four Multi-Purpose Vessels being inducted
- Built by M/s Larsen and Toubro Ltd under the Make in India initiative
- Capabilities include maritime surveillance, disaster relief, and salvage operations
- Features indigenous sensors, weapons, and electronic systems
When it applies
- commissioning of Samarthak
Who it affects
- Indian Navy