Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), located in Kochi, constructed Mangrol, the Indian Navy’s third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC). The vessel is scheduled to be commissioned on October 12, 2026, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. It is designed to detect and counter submarine threats in shallow coastal waters and is equipped with systems such as hull-mounted sonar, lightweight torpedoes, an anti-submarine rocket launcher, and the Maareech Torpedo Decoy System. More than 80% of its components are indigenous, reflecting India’s commitment to the Make in India initiative and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The project strengthens domestic defence manufacturing and enhances the Navy’s coastal defence capabilities.