11-Oct-2026 19:25:23
COCHINSHIPGeneral news
COCHIN SHIPYARD; Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, is set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on 12 Oct 2026 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
The event will be attended by senior naval and defence officials, representatives from the Ministry of Defence and Cochin Shipyard Limited, veterans and representatives of indigenous weapons and sensor manufacturers Named after Mangrol, a coastal town and prominent fishing harbour in Gujarat's Junagadh district, the ship carries forward the legacy of the erstwhile #INSMangrol (M85), a minesweeper that served the Indian Navy until 07 Apr 2004 Built with over 80% indigenous content, Mangrol reflects India's growing capabilities in warship design, construction, and integration of advanced weapons and sensors
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