Indian Coast Guard inducts first indigenously constructed hovercraft H-561 on 18 June 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 20 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inducted the first indigenously constructed air cushion vehicle (ACV), H-561, into service on 18 June 2026.
The ACV H-561 is the first of six hovercraft being built for the ICG.
The vessel was constructed by Chowgule & Company Private Limited at its Rassaim facility in Goa.
The induction of the ACV aims to enhance the ICG's operational effectiveness across maritime duties and supports the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
The project was delivered through collaboration between the ICG, the Ministry of Defence, and India's industry.