Indian Navy commissions multipurpose vessel INS Samarthak

Naval News reports the Karwar ceremony on 16 October and describes the vessel’s trials and support roles.

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The Indian Navy commissioned INS Samarthak at Karwar on 16 October 2026, Naval News reports. Larsen & Toubro built the ship, the first of two multipurpose vessels ordered under the programme.

The report describes intended work as a trials platform, support for uncrewed systems and other auxiliary missions. These roles are distinct from the equipment actually fitted to the ship.

Naval News notes uncertainty about the visible weapons fit. Proposed weapons shown in models are not treated here as installed armament.

Details in the source report +

Reported details and their context.
Detail	Value	Unit	Context
Programme delivery position	first of two	vessels	Commissioned first vessel; not both ships commissioned

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Source: Naval News · original report