Navy to commission anti-submarine warfare craft Mangrol on October 12
Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited with over 80% indigenous content, will be commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan
The Indian Navy is set to commission the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), named Mangrol, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on October 12, 2026. The vessel, built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) with over 80% indigenous content, signifies the country's growing capabilities in warship construction and the integration of indigenous weapons and sensors.
Mangrol is designed to detect and counter submarine threats in shallow and coastal waters, equipped with advanced sonar systems, torpedoes, and an anti-submarine rocket launcher. The commissioning ceremony will be attended by senior naval and defence officials, representatives of the Ministry of Defence and CSL, veterans, and representatives of indigenous weapon and sensor manufacturers.
The induction of Mangrol will enhance the Navy's ability to protect ports, harbours, and coastal approaches, where shallow-water conditions can constrain the operations of larger warships, and underscores the importance of indigenous shipyards and domestic defence manufacturers in meeting the Navy's operational requirements.
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