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INS Samarthak Current Context: Indian Navy will commission Samarthak, an indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), on 16 October 2026 at Naval Base Karwar, Karnataka. Builder: Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Kattupalli Shipyard, Tamil Nadu; over 75% indigenous content. Primary Roles: Maritime surveillance, reconnaissance, offshore patrolling and Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO). Special Capabilities: Testing indigenous weapons and sensors, operating unmanned/autonomous systems, launching and recovering targets, ship towing and salvage operations. Humanitarian Role: Disaster relief (HADR) and conversion into a limited hospital ship. Crest: Indian elephant emerging from waves; Motto: Vijayartham Ekanishthata (Victory is Our Sole Aim). Sister Vessel: Utkarsh, the second vessel under L&T's two-ship MPV contract worth ₹887 crore (2022). #CA2026 #DEFENCE