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Defence
Navy commissions INS Mangrol, new submarine hunter, near Mumbai
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 11:36 AM
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The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mangrol, a new anti-submarine warfare vessel named after a Gujarat coastal town, near the Mumbai coast.
The Indian Navy has officially commissioned INS Mangrol, a new warship dedicated to countering underwater threats. The ceremony took place near the Mumbai coast, marking a significant addition to the country's maritime defense capabilities.
INS Mangrol is specifically designed as a submarine hunter. The vessel is equipped with advanced sonar systems, torpedoes, and rockets to detect and neutralize enemy submarines operating in Indian waters.
In keeping with the Navy's tradition, the new warship has been named after Mangrol, a coastal town in the state of Gujarat. This naming convention honors the regions that contribute to the nation's maritime security.
The commissioning of this vessel strengthens the Navy's ability to protect its territorial waters from potential sub-surface attacks, ensuring a robust defense posture in the region.
INS Mangrol is specifically designed as a submarine hunter. The vessel is equipped with advanced sonar systems, torpedoes, and rockets to detect and neutralize enemy submarines operating in Indian waters.
In keeping with the Navy's tradition, the new warship has been named after Mangrol, a coastal town in the state of Gujarat. This naming convention honors the regions that contribute to the nation's maritime security.
The commissioning of this vessel strengthens the Navy's ability to protect its territorial waters from potential sub-surface attacks, ensuring a robust defense posture in the region.