‘Mangrol’ anti-submarine shallow-water craft delivered to Indian Navy

Correct answer: D

Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 21 August 2026. ASW shallow-water craft are designed for anti-submarine operations in coastal waters and support surveillance, search-and-attack and maritime-security missions. The delivery contributes to indigenous naval shipbuilding and the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat objective in defence production. For HSSC, remember the vessel’s name, its sequence as the third craft, the builder and the delivery date. Cochin Shipyard Limited is located in Kochi, Kerala, and the vessel category is commonly abbreviated ASW-SWC.