The Indian Navy has received its first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) named INS Maitri, built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd. The ship was delivered with over 75% indigenous content and is designed for multiple tasks including maritime surveillance, offshore patrolling, and disaster relief operations.
On August 27, 2026, the Indian Navy received its first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd. at Kattupalli. The ship, named INS Maitri, was delivered with over 75% indigenous content and is engineered to perform a variety of tasks.
The versatile trial and evaluation platform is designed for maritime surveillance and reconnaissance, offshore patrolling, and support for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations when required. The name 'INS Maitri' signifies the ship’s intended role as a dependable enabler of multiple missions.
True to its designation, INS Maitri is not limited to one specific task but is engineered to support a wide spectrum of activities, thereby embodying the concept of a multi-purpose vessel. The delivery of INS Maitri marks another milestone in the Indian Navy’s indigenous shipbuilding journey and reaffirms the Government’s vision of self-reliance in defence production.
The ship stands as a testament to India’s pursuit towards a self-sustaining domestic defence industrial ecosystem.
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