{"id":56113,"date":"2026-08-22T21:08:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T15:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=56113"},"modified":"2026-08-22T21:08:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T15:38:30","slug":"indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Navy Mangrol ASW Craft: Key Facts, Role and Defence Current Affairs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#Indian_Navy_Mangrol_ASW_craft_strengthens_Indias_anti-submarine_warfare_capability_Know_Mangrols_role_CSL_construction_programme_details_and_exam-important_facts\" >Indian Navy Mangrol ASW craft strengthens India&#8217;s anti-submarine warfare capability. Know Mangrol&#8217;s role, CSL construction, programme details and exam-important facts.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#A_Major_Boost_to_Indias_Maritime_Defence\" >A Major Boost to India\u2019s Maritime Defence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#Strengthening_Anti-Submarine_Warfare_Capability\" >Strengthening Anti-Submarine Warfare Capability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#Indigenous_Shipbuilding_Gains_Momentum\" >Indigenous Shipbuilding Gains Momentum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#Mangrol_as_Part_of_a_Larger_Naval_Programme\" >Mangrol as Part of a Larger Naval Programme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#Importance_for_Defence_Preparedness\" >Importance for Defence Preparedness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#Significance_for_Aatmanirbhar_Bharat\" >Significance for Aatmanirbhar Bharat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#Relevance_for_Competitive_Examinations\" >Relevance for Competitive Examinations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#Historical_Context_Indias_Development_of_Anti-Submarine_Warfare_Platforms\" >Historical Context: India\u2019s Development of Anti-Submarine Warfare Platforms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#Growing_Importance_of_Underwater_Security\" >Growing Importance of Underwater Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#Development_of_the_ASW_Shallow_Water_Craft_Programme\" >Development of the ASW Shallow Water Craft Programme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#Broader_Push_for_Naval_Self-Reliance\" >Broader Push for Naval Self-Reliance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Indian_Navy_Receives_Mangrol\" >Key Takeaways from Indian Navy Receives Mangrol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#1_What_is_Mangrol\" >1. What is Mangrol?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#2_Which_organisation_built_Mangrol\" >2. Which organisation built Mangrol?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#3_Mangrol_is_the_third_vessel_under_which_programme\" >3. Mangrol is the third vessel under which programme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#4_What_is_the_primary_role_of_an_Anti-Submarine_Warfare_Shallow_Water_Craft\" >4. What is the primary role of an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#5_Why_are_shallow-water_anti-submarine_vessels_important_for_India\" >5. Why are shallow-water anti-submarine vessels important for India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#6_Which_company_is_constructing_the_ASW_Shallow_Water_Crafts\" >6. Which company is constructing the ASW Shallow Water Crafts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#7_What_does_ASW_stand_for\" >7. What does ASW stand for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#8_Which_branch_of_the_Indian_Armed_Forces_operates_Mangrol\" >8. Which branch of the Indian Armed Forces operates Mangrol?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#9_How_is_Mangrol_relevant_to_Aatmanirbhar_Bharat\" >9. How is Mangrol relevant to Aatmanirbhar Bharat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#10_What_major_examination_topics_are_associated_with_this_news\" >10. What major examination topics are associated with this news?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indian-navy-mangrol-asw-craft\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Navy_Mangrol_ASW_craft_strengthens_Indias_anti-submarine_warfare_capability_Know_Mangrols_role_CSL_construction_programme_details_and_exam-important_facts\"><\/span><strong>Indian Navy Mangrol ASW craft<\/strong> strengthens India&#8217;s anti-submarine warfare capability. Know Mangrol&#8217;s role, CSL construction, programme details and exam-important facts.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Major_Boost_to_Indias_Maritime_Defence\"><\/span>A Major Boost to India\u2019s Maritime Defence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Indian Navy has received <strong>Mangrol<\/strong>, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by <strong>Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi<\/strong>. The delivery marks another important step in strengthening India\u2019s ability to detect and counter submarine threats in shallow coastal waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mangrol is part of a programme under which <strong>eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts<\/strong> are being built by CSL for the Indian Navy. The vessel has been designed and constructed in India, reflecting the country\u2019s growing capability in indigenous naval shipbuilding and defence manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Anti-Submarine_Warfare_Capability\"><\/span>Strengthening Anti-Submarine Warfare Capability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anti-submarine warfare is an important component of modern naval operations. Submarines can operate covertly and pose significant challenges to maritime security, especially in strategically important coastal regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The induction of Mangrol is expected to improve the Indian Navy\u2019s capacity to detect, track and engage underwater threats in shallow-water areas. ASW SWCs are specifically designed for operations in coastal waters, where the detection of submarines can be more complex due to underwater conditions and environmental factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These vessels are also expected to contribute to India\u2019s wider maritime security architecture by supporting coastal surveillance and other naval operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indigenous_Shipbuilding_Gains_Momentum\"><\/span>Indigenous Shipbuilding Gains Momentum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The delivery of Mangrol highlights the importance of indigenous defence production in India\u2019s national security strategy. Cochin Shipyard Limited, a major public sector shipbuilding company, has played an important role in building naval platforms for the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ASW SWC programme supports India\u2019s broader objective of strengthening self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Indigenous warship construction can help develop domestic industrial capabilities, encourage technological expertise and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For competitive examination aspirants, the development is important in the context of <strong>Make in India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, maritime security and defence modernisation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mangrol_as_Part_of_a_Larger_Naval_Programme\"><\/span>Mangrol as Part of a Larger Naval Programme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mangrol is the <strong>third of eight ASW Shallow Water Crafts<\/strong> being constructed by CSL. The programme aims to provide the Indian Navy with specialised vessels capable of operating effectively in shallow coastal zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The expansion of the Navy\u2019s anti-submarine capability is particularly significant because India has a long coastline and strategic maritime interests in the Indian Ocean Region. A modern and technologically capable fleet is therefore essential for protecting maritime approaches and responding to underwater threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The delivery of Mangrol represents another step in the continuing modernisation of the Indian Navy and the development of India\u2019s indigenous defence ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Indian-Navy-Mangrol-ASW-craft\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTF-1bVuZtDeDOS5ITA6WsHhezjHTT9NoWU6wKWNhLG0g&amp;s=10\" alt=\"Indian Navy Mangrol ASW craft\" title=\"Indian Navy Mangrol ASW craft\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indian Navy Mangrol ASW craft<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_for_Defence_Preparedness\"><\/span>Importance for Defence Preparedness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The delivery of Mangrol is important because it strengthens India\u2019s anti-submarine warfare capability. Submarines are among the most significant underwater threats faced by modern navies because of their ability to operate with a high degree of stealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shallow coastal waters present different operational challenges compared with deep oceans. Specialised ASW platforms can improve the Navy\u2019s ability to monitor and respond to underwater activity near coastal regions. The addition of Mangrol therefore contributes to India\u2019s broader maritime defence preparedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_for_Aatmanirbhar_Bharat\"><\/span>Significance for Aatmanirbhar Bharat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The news is also important because Mangrol has been built indigenously by Cochin Shipyard Limited. Indigenous defence production is a major policy priority for India as the country seeks to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities and reduce dependence on imports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project demonstrates the growing role of Indian shipyards and domestic defence industries in producing complex military platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Competitive_Examinations\"><\/span>Relevance for Competitive Examinations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For students preparing for UPSC, State PCS, defence examinations, banking examinations and other government recruitment tests, the development is relevant to several areas of current affairs. Important themes include the Indian Navy, anti-submarine warfare, defence modernisation, indigenous shipbuilding, maritime security and the Make in India initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students should remember the name <strong>Mangrol<\/strong>, its role as an <strong>Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft<\/strong>, its position as the <strong>third of eight vessels in the CSL programme<\/strong>, and its builder, <strong>Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Indias_Development_of_Anti-Submarine_Warfare_Platforms\"><\/span>Historical Context: India\u2019s Development of Anti-Submarine Warfare Platforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growing_Importance_of_Underwater_Security\"><\/span>Growing Importance of Underwater Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India\u2019s maritime security requirements have expanded with the increasing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Region. Protecting sea lanes, coastal areas and naval assets requires effective surveillance above and below the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anti-submarine warfare has therefore become an important area of naval modernisation. ASW operations involve the detection, tracking and engagement of hostile submarines through specialised platforms and underwater detection systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Development_of_the_ASW_Shallow_Water_Craft_Programme\"><\/span>Development of the ASW Shallow Water Craft Programme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ASW Shallow Water Craft programme was initiated to provide the Indian Navy with specialised vessels for operations in shallow coastal waters. The programme includes multiple indigenous shipbuilding projects involving Indian shipyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cochin Shipyard Limited is constructing eight such vessels for the Indian Navy. Mangrol is the third vessel in this particular series. Earlier deliveries in the programme include Mahe and Malwan. The delivery of these vessels reflects continuing progress in India\u2019s indigenous naval shipbuilding programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Push_for_Naval_Self-Reliance\"><\/span>Broader Push for Naval Self-Reliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has increasingly focused on constructing warships and naval platforms within the country. Public and private shipbuilding capabilities have become important components of the wider defence manufacturing ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ASW SWC programme is therefore significant not only from a military perspective but also from an industrial perspective. It represents the growing connection between defence preparedness, technological capability and domestic manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Indian_Navy_Receives_Mangrol\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from Indian Navy Receives Mangrol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Mangrol was received by the Indian Navy as the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built under CSL\u2019s eight-vessel programme.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Mangrol has been designed and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The vessel is intended to strengthen anti-submarine warfare capability, particularly in shallow coastal waters.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The programme supports India\u2019s objectives of defence modernisation, Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The development is important for exam topics related to Indian defence, maritime security, indigenous shipbuilding and current affairs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indian Navy Mangrol ASW craft<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Mangrol\"><\/span>1. What is Mangrol?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mangrol<\/strong> is an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) inducted into the Indian Navy to strengthen its capability to detect and counter underwater threats in shallow coastal waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_organisation_built_Mangrol\"><\/span>2. Which organisation built Mangrol?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mangrol was built by <strong>Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi<\/strong>, an important Indian shipbuilding organisation involved in naval and commercial ship construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mangrol_is_the_third_vessel_under_which_programme\"><\/span>3. Mangrol is the third vessel under which programme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mangrol is the <strong>third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts<\/strong> being constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited for the Indian Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_primary_role_of_an_Anti-Submarine_Warfare_Shallow_Water_Craft\"><\/span>4. What is the primary role of an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its primary role is to support <strong>anti-submarine warfare operations in shallow coastal waters<\/strong>, including detecting, tracking and responding to underwater threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_are_shallow-water_anti-submarine_vessels_important_for_India\"><\/span>5. Why are shallow-water anti-submarine vessels important for India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Such vessels are important for monitoring India&#8217;s coastal and near-shore maritime areas, where conventional deep-sea anti-submarine platforms may face different operational conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_company_is_constructing_the_ASW_Shallow_Water_Crafts\"><\/span>6. Which company is constructing the ASW Shallow Water Crafts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)<\/strong> is constructing the eight-vessel ASW Shallow Water Craft series for the Indian Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_does_ASW_stand_for\"><\/span>7. What does ASW stand for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ASW stands for Anti-Submarine Warfare.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Which_branch_of_the_Indian_Armed_Forces_operates_Mangrol\"><\/span>8. Which branch of the Indian Armed Forces operates Mangrol?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mangrol is operated by the <strong>Indian Navy<\/strong>, which is responsible for India&#8217;s maritime military operations and naval security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_How_is_Mangrol_relevant_to_Aatmanirbhar_Bharat\"><\/span>9. How is Mangrol relevant to Aatmanirbhar Bharat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vessel&#8217;s indigenous construction by an Indian shipyard contributes to India&#8217;s objective of increasing domestic defence manufacturing and reducing dependence on foreign sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_major_examination_topics_are_associated_with_this_news\"><\/span>10. 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