INS Samarthak commissioned at Karwar, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishan terms it a milestone in self-reliant defence manufacturing
The Indian Navy has commissioned the INS Samarthak, a patrol vessel built in Karwar, after a ceremony led by Vice‑President C.P. Radhakrishnan. The ship contains over 75% domestic components, illustrating advances in India’s shipbuilding and defence technology. Radhakrishnan described the launch as a milestone for self‑reliant defence manufacturing, highlighting growing industrial capabilities and its strategic significance for coastal security.