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Indian Navy inducts third shallow-water anti-submarine craft
The Indian Navy inducted INS Mangrol off Mumbai on October 12, 2026.
It is the third of eight shallow-water anti-submarine craft designed and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
The ship was delivered to the Navy on August 22.
More than 80% of its content is indigenous, reflecting India’s effort to build more warships at home.
Mangrol is equipped to detect and counter submarines in shallow and coastal waters.
It can also conduct underwater surveillance, mine-related tasks and other maritime operations.
The Navy has not said what the ship’s next assignment will be.
The Indian Navy inducted INS Mangrol, its third anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft, off Mumbai on October 12, 2026.
The vessel is designed to detect and counter submarine threats in shallow and coastal waters.
Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, it has more than 80% indigenous content.
Mangrol was delivered to the Navy on August 22, 2026, and is the third of eight planned craft.
- Who
- The Indian Navy inducted INS Mangrol. Vice-Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan attended the event.
- What
- The Navy inducted its third anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft.
- When
- October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Off Mumbai.
- Why
- To strengthen India’s maritime capabilities and counter submarine threats in shallow and coastal waters.
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INS Mangrol was delivered to the Indian Navy.
The Navy inducted INS Mangrol off Mumbai.
- Vessel
- INS Mangrol
- Role
- Anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft
- Fleet position
- Third of eight
- Builder
- Cochin Shipyard Limited
- Indigenous content
- More than 80%
- Induction
- October 12, 2026, off Mumbai
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