{
  "id": 14027570,
  "title": "Indian Navy Strengthens Anti-Submarine Preparedness With Commissioning Of INS Mangrol At Mumbai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/indian-navy-strengthens-anti-submarine-preparedness-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T18:45:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/indian-navy-strengthens-anti-submarine-preparedness-with-commissioning-of-ins-mangrol-at-mumbai"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian Navy recently commissioned its third anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, INS Mangrol, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The vessel is part of the Mahe-class and is designed to enhance the Navy's defense capability in coastal and shallow waters. INS Mangrol is equipped with advanced weaponry and sensors, including the Abhay Hull-Mounted Sonar and an indigenous anti-submarine rocket launcher. Built with over 80% indigenous components, the 78.8-meter-long vessel is powered by three diesel engines with waterjet propulsion, offering high maneuverability in confined spaces. This newest addition to the fleet will bolster the Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities, particularly in regions where larger warships may face limitations. Western Naval Command's flag officer commanding-in-chief, Vice Adm. Sanjay Vatsayan, presided over the commissioning ceremony and emphasized the significance of the ship amid rising geopolitical tensions and an increasingly contested maritime environment.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The Indian Navy commissioned the third anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC), INS Mangrol, at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on Monday. The maritime armed force aims to strengthen its defence capability in littoral waters with the newest indigenous vessel. Third Mahe-Class Vessel Commissioned INS Mangrol is the third vessel of the Mahe-class, which can detect and counter…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}