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Indian Navy commissions L&T-built Samarthak as a trials and unmanned-systems platform

The Indian Navy commissioned L&T-built INS Samarthak at Karwar on 16 October. The multi-purpose vessel enters service as a platform for weapons and sensor trials, unmanned-system operations and maritime surveillance.

Published 17 October 2026 by Naval News · added to the Radar on 2026-10-20.

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