INS Malvan
On 22nd July 2026, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Malvan, the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at Karwar.
What is INS Malvan?
- Second Mahe-class ASW Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC).
- Indigenously designed and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi.
- Built with over 80% indigenous content.
- Named after Malvan, a historic coastal town in Maharashtra.
Major Features
- Designed for Underwater Surveillance.
- Equipped for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations.
- Capable of Mine Warfare.
- Supports Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO).
- Enhances coastal defence and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA).
ASW Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)
- Designed for operations in shallow coastal waters.
- Can operate alongside warships, submarines and naval aircraft.
- Strengthens India's ....
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