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L&T launches second multi-purpose vessel for Indian Navy
Jan-14-2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has launched the second Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) christened ‘INS Utkarsh’, for the Indian Navy from its Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai. Following an accelerated production schedule, the launch of INS Utkarsh comes within three months of the launch of the first MPV INS Samarthak. The first vessel is now being readied for undergoing tests and trials prior to its delivery to the Indian Navy.

The MPVs are highly specialised, and play multiple roles, including serving as trial platforms, for the development of next generation weapons and sensors. They will perform maritime surveillance, humanitarian assistance, combat sea pollution, besides taking up launch and recovery of surface and aerial assets, etc.

Besides the two MPVs, L&T is also constructing three Cadet Training Ships and six other defence vessels for the Indian Navy on public-private-partnership model. This apart, the repair of the Indian naval ship INS Tir is also currently underway at the Kattupalli Shipyard.

Larsen & Toubro is an Indian multinational engaged in technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial services.


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