The Indian Navy will commission INS Samarthak at Karwar on October 16, 2026. Built by L&T, the vessel will support weapons testing, surveillance, unmanned systems and disaster relief operations.
INS Trishul has reached the UK for Exercise KONKAN-26, where Indian and British navies will conduct joint drills to improve coordination, share expertise and strengthen maritime security.
INS Sahyadri has reached Russia for INDRA 2026, a joint naval exercise aimed at improving coordination between Indian and Russian navies amid ongoing defence talks and maritime cooperation.
India’s Jalkapi Project is bringing indigenous underwater drones closer to deployment, with large AUVs designed for long-range surveillance, intelligence missions and dangerous operations without risking sailors.
India’s Navy is planning six new LCU Mk V vessels to carry more troops, tanks and supplies while extending its reach for amphibious operations, island logistics and disaster relief missions.
The Indian Navy has received Mangrol, its third indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, strengthening coastal surveillance and underwater warfare capabilities.
The Indian Navy has received indigenous Diving Support Vessel Nipun, boosting deep-sea rescue, submarine support and underwater operations while strengthening India’s self-reliance in naval shipbuilding.
The Indian Navy launched Machilipatnam, the seventh Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare craft, at Cochin Shipyard. Built with over 80% indigenous content, it will boost coastal security and underwater surveillance.
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh urged faster indigenous defence development, saying delayed technology loses value, while praising the Navy’s self-reliance model and calling for greater jointness.
INS Malvan, the Indian Navy’s second Mahe-class anti-submarine warship, has been commissioned at Karwar. Built with over 80% indigenous content, it strengthens coastal surveillance and underwater threat detection capabilities.
