Cochin Shipyard delivers the third anti-submarine warfare (ASW) shallow-water craft, named ‘Mangrol,’ to the Indian Navy. The delivery follows earlier procurement of similar vessels and adds another platform intended for coastal and near-shore underwater missions.
The craft is equipped with shallow-water sonar systems for detecting underwater contacts in coastal environments, along with lightweight torpedoes and indigenous ASW rockets. Across the reports, the stated focus is on coastal surveillance and underwater operations in shallow waters, rather than deep-water warfare.
While both outlets describe the handover and the vessel’s intended role, they differ only in the amount of detail provided. Business Line highlights the specific onboard equipment and mission profile, while the other source frames the event more as the Navy receiving the third in the series. Neither report provides additional information on timelines, crew training, or performance trials.
