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INS Mangrol Commissioned Near Mumbai to Boost Anti-Submarine Warfare
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 12:34 AM
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The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol, a warship named after a coastal town in Gujarat, near the Mumbai coast. Equipped with sonar, torpedoes and rockets, the vessel is intended to strengthen anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
INS Mangrol draws its name from a coastal town in Gujarat, reflecting the Navy’s tradition of naming vessels after local localities. The ship was designed specifically for hunting enemy submarines, featuring advanced sonar systems for detection and tracking.
Armed with a combination of torpedoes and rockets, INS Mangrol is equipped to engage underwater threats effectively. Its commissioning took place near the Mumbai coast, positioning the vessel strategically along India’s western maritime frontier.
The induction of INS Mangrol aims to enhance the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare readiness, addressing growing concerns about submarine activity in the region. The warship will operate as part of the Western Fleet, contributing to maritime security operations.
Armed with a combination of torpedoes and rockets, INS Mangrol is equipped to engage underwater threats effectively. Its commissioning took place near the Mumbai coast, positioning the vessel strategically along India’s western maritime frontier.
The induction of INS Mangrol aims to enhance the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare readiness, addressing growing concerns about submarine activity in the region. The warship will operate as part of the Western Fleet, contributing to maritime security operations.