Indigenously Built Warship Mangrol Commissioned into the Indian Navy

• 12 Oct 2026

On October 12, 2026, the indigenous anti-submarine warship Mangrol was commissioned into the Indian Navy to counter underwater threats in shallow waters.

Key Facts

• Warship Construction: Built by Kochi-based Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Mangrol is the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) constructed for shallow waters.
• Indigenous Content: Featuring over 80 percent indigenous content, Mangrol highlights India's capabilities in warship building and advanced defence system integration.
• Primary Objective: Designed to detect and neutralize enemy submarines in coastal and shallow waters and protect maritime routes.
• Weapons & Sensors: Equipped with Abhay Sonar, light torpedoes, indigenous anti-submarine rocket launchers, and the Maareech torpedo decoy system.
• Technical Features: Powered by three diesel engines and a waterjet propulsion system, the vessel offers high maneuverability, surveillance capabilities, and anti-submarine operations in shallow seas.
• Naming: Named after the coastal town of Mangrol in Gujarat, carrying forward the legacy of the former INS Mangrol (M85), which served until April 2004.