I don't think actual UVLS is ready.
Public info about actual UVLS is limited to none.
Brahmos VLS is labeled as UVLS, but its bad, Brahmos UVLS is circular and in no way ut can quad packed.
I don't think it can even tri pack VL-SRSAM.
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Public info about actual UVLS is limited to none.
Brahmos VLS is labeled as UVLS, but its bad, Brahmos UVLS is circular and in no way ut can quad packed.
I don't think it can even tri pack VL-SRSAM.
The NGMVs hull seems to be groaning under the weight of the missile. Sadly Brahmos M/NG is yet to make it's debut after years of waiting.
There's no comparison between NGMV and the all composite, LO-optimized Visby. Both are built for different operating environments.
We should have used navelised anti-ship LRLACM.(Nirbhay).
8 missile with over 1000km range, cost effective, can be used against ground targets from long distance, avoiding any ground based anti ship batteries.
The IN wants to equip Brahmos on as many ships as possible. Another reason could also be the faster reaction time (hot launch) offered by inclined launchers vs VLS in an anti-ship scenario.
Maybe they could've aligned the launchers flush with the superstructure (on either side as on the Veer class UPG) if stability/deck strength was an issue.
Afaik, only Russia is putting LRLACM like Kalibr on small corvettes as of now. That's mainly because they don't have too many large surface ships in commission right now. We have plenty of them.
Besides Brahmos AShM is land attack capable with a common seeker/guidance system across all 3 services.
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Yeah but BrahMos is quite costly, that's why i suggested an 8 LR-LACM.
We definitely need to work on our own supersonic cruise missile, either with ramjet or RDE engine, and throw the BrahMos aerospace or buy its full shares.
need something like the "low cost, long range" type, the program the US in running right now calling on private start ups to come up with designs like anduril barracuda series and then the Russian S8000 banderol and then adapt it to like being able to launched from multiple assets like air and sea.
The unit cost of Brahmos should come down substantially once its ramjet engine is fully indigenized. Apparently, Brahmos M is also being designed around an Indian propulsion system.
We are also bound by contractual obligations to source stuff from Russia for Brahmos just like the MKI prog.
STAR seems to be a low cost target for now. However, I'd say it's 4 x tube inlets make it a better option for A2S roles than even the Brahmos which requires a nose cap for carriage. It might be capable of rail launch which should give it greater range.
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Multiple ALCM designs are being developed by pvt cos like Panini and JSR with IAF support. The key is to make them modular with mix and match seeker and warhead options as is being done with older weapons like JASSM.
a system like rapid dragon using cargo aircraft will be one of the, if not the best system to pair with these mass saturation focused weapons.
What's this nonsense Corvette ship thingy? It seems Navy is also becoming aimless like Airforce.
NDIAN NAVY COMMISSIONS INDIGENOUS ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE SHALLOW WATER CRAFT INS MANGROL
Posted On: 12 OCT 2026 8:13PM by PIB DelhiThe Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol (P82), the third Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on 12 Oct 2026. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by senior officers of the Defence Forces, representatives of the Ministry of Defence, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), industry partners and other distinguished dignitaries.
Indigenously designed and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, INS Mangrol represents India's growing capabilities in warship design, construction and systems integration. With over 80 percent indigenous content, the ship reflects the nation's commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India, while highlighting the contribution of Indian defence industries and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) towards strengthening indigenous naval capabilities.
Designed for operations in coastal and shallow waters, INS Mangrol is equipped to undertake Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), underwater surveillance and Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), along with mine warfare-related tasks. Its advanced sensors, sonar and weapon systems enhance its capability to detect, track and counter underwater threats in the challenging littoral environment. Powered by three diesel engine-driven waterjet propulsion units, the ship offers high manoeuvrability and rapid response, essential for operations in shallow and confined waters.
VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, in his address, congratulated the Indian Navy and CSL on the commissioning of INS Mangrol. He highlighted the importance of indigenous warships in strengthening India's maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, particularly in the evolving maritime security environment. He also emphasised the growing capabilities of India's indigenous shipbuilding industry and the Indian Navy's continued commitment to technological advancement, operational preparedness and self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
INS Mangrol derives its name from the coastal town and prominent fishing harbour of Mangrol in Junagadh district of Gujarat. The ship also carries forward the legacy of the erstwhile INS Mangrol (M85), a minesweeper that served the Indian Navy until April 2004, continuing the naval tradition of preserving the names of distinguished warships.
The commissioning of INS Mangrol marks another significant milestone in strengthening the Indian Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities and coastal defence preparedness. The ship will contribute to safeguarding India's coastal approaches and maritime interests, enhancing maritime domain awareness and countering underwater threats. Its induction further reinforces the Indian Navy's commitment to maritime security, regional stability and self-reliance in warship construction, in furtherance of India's maritime interests in the Indian Ocean Region.
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