INS Samarthak: India’s first indigenous multi-role Navy ship dedicated at Karwar in October 2026

Direct fact

In October 2026, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan dedicated the Indian Navy’s indigenous multi-role ship INS Samarthak at Karwar, Karnataka, and said the vessel has more than 75% local content.

Key specifics

• INS Samarthak was dedicated at Karwar, Karnataka, on 16 October 2026.
• The ship is described as a multi-role vessel of the Indian Navy.
• More than 75% of its components were built with indigenous contribution.
• Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, the Navy Chief, attended the event.
• The ship is meant for surveillance, intelligence, patrol and testing new technologies.

Exam lens

Question type: Defence and indigenisation match-the-following, Karwar–Karnataka, 75% local content, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan. TNPSC may ask which ship was dedicated to the nation in 2026 and what role it plays in Atmanirbhar Bharat.