A mothership for drones, a testbed for weapons: What INS Samarthak brings to Indian Navy

INS Samarthak has been commissioned as a multi-purpose vessel by the Indian Navy at the Karwar naval base. The ship, with various operational capabilities, is designed to support future Navy missions and technology trials. It can be utilized for tasks ranging from humanitarian assistance to maritime surveillance and environmental protection. Developed by Larsen and Toubro, this vessel significantly incorporates indigenous content in its construction.