Opinion: Matangi — The New Indian Guerilla In The High Seas

In an era where naval forces globally are prioritising the acquisition of formidable large surface warships and advanced submarines, there is a notable shift towards the integration of small unmanned surface vessels (USVs) that are poised to revolutionise maritime combat. Both the US and China have already incorporated such vessels into their fleets, while India unveiled its domestically developed unmanned surface vessel, Matangi, in October. This trend underscores a significant evolution in