⚙️ Defence & Technology

🚢 INS Utkarsh: A New Milestone in India’s Naval Self-Reliance

On the shores of Kattupalli, near Chennai, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) launched the Indian Navy’s second Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) – INS Utkarsh – marking another stride in India’s journey toward Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing.

The launch came just three months after its predecessor, INS Samarthak, demonstrating L&T’s accelerated production capabilities and robust engineering infrastructure.

📏 Vessel Specifications – INS Utkarsh

• Length: 107 metres
• Width: 18.6 metres
• Displacement: 3,750+ tonnes
• Top Speed: 15 knots
• Meaning of ‘Utkarsh’: Superior in Conduct (Hindi)

🛠️ Features & Operational Roles

INS Utkarsh is engineered for multi-domain operations, including:

• Maritime surveillance & coastal patrolling
• Humanitarian assistance & disaster relief (HADR)
• Towing ships & recovering targets
• Combatting marine pollution
• Operating UAVs & autonomous underwater vehicles
• Serving as a testbed for indigenous weapons and sensors

⚓ A ship that supports both combat missions and peace-time operations — a true multi-role marvel.

🧪 Built with Indigenous Expertise

• Design: L&T’s in-house Warship Design Centre, Chennai
• Construction: Kattupalli Shipyard, equipped with:
  • Ship-lift systems
  • Dry and wet berths
  • Facilities for concurrent building and repairs

🔧 Ongoing Naval Projects by L&T

L&T is currently constructing:

• 🚢 3 Cadet Training Ships
• 🚢 6 other defence vessels
• 🛠️ Repairing INS Tir at Kattupalli

These initiatives operate under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model — boosting India’s shipbuilding sector and defence readiness.

🛳️ Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, overseeing Warship Production & Acquisition, praised the synergy between private enterprise and national defence.

🌐 Strategic Significance

• 🇮🇳 Aligns with Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission
• 🔐 Enhances India’s maritime security & blue-water capabilities
• 🚀 Reflects growing technological self-reliance in naval defence
• 🧭 Strengthens coastal and open-sea preparedness

📌 Key Facts at a Glance

• 🆕 Second MPV launched: INS Utkarsh
• 🛠️ Launched by: Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
• 🧪 Designed at: Warship Design Centre, Chennai
• 🏗️ Built at: Kattupalli Shipyard
• 🚢 Preceded by: INS Samarthak
• 🇮🇳 Supports: Aatmanirbhar Bharat and naval modernization

🌊 Every wave INS Utkarsh rides is a testament to India’s resolve — to build, defend, and lead from its own shores.