Mothership, MCM, Trials Platform: Indian Navy Inducts First Multi-Purpose Vessel

The Indian Navy commissioned its first Multi-Purpose Vessel INS Samarthak at Naval Base, Karwar on October 16, 2026. Built by Larsen and Toubro, the MPV can conduct weapon trials, MCM and act as a mothership for uncrewed assets. INS Samarthak (A 10) is the first of two Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPV) being inducted into the Indian ... The post Mothership, MCM, Trials Platform: Indian Navy Inducts First Multi-Purpose Vessel appeared first on Naval News.

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