On August 27, 2026, the Indian Navy took delivery of its first indigenous multi‑purpose vessel, Samarthak, built by Larsen & Toubro at the Kattupalli shipyard. The delivery strengthens the navy’s auxiliary and support capabilities and highlights the growing capacity of India’s domestic naval shipbuilding sector.
According to official Indian sources, the Indian Navy on August 27, 2026 accepted into service its first indigenous multi‑purpose vessel, Samarthak, constructed by Larsen & Toubro at the Kattupalli shipyard in Tamil Nadu. The ship belongs to a class of multi‑purpose auxiliary vessels designed to perform a wide range of missions, including logistics support, towing, hydrographic assistance, and search‑and‑rescue and salvage operations. The handover of Samarthak marks a key milestone in India’s naval shipbuilding programme, underlining the ability of domestic industry to deliver complex auxiliary platforms.
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