Indian Navy To Commission Second Mahe-Class Anti-Submarine Warfare Vessel INS Malvan

The Indian Navy will commission the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), INS Malvan, on July 22, adding another indigenous anti-submarine vessel to its fleet under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. Senior naval officers, representatives from Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), veterans and other distinguished guests are also expected to attend.

Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi, INS Malvan has more than 80% indigenous content, the Indian Navy and the Ministry of Defence said.

The vessel is the second ship in the Mahe-class after INS Mahe, which was commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on November 24, 2025.

According to the Navy, INS Malvan has been designed for operations in shallow waters, where agility, precision and endurance are essential for anti-submarine missions.

The Navy described the vessel as “compact, yet formidable” and said it represents a new generation of indigenous shallow-water combatants.

In a post on X, the Indian Navy said Malvan, designed and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited under the Make in India initiative, is set to join the fleet on July 22.

The Ministry of Defence said the vessel is part of India’s efforts to boost indigenous naval shipbuilding. With over 80% indigenous content, it showcases the country’s growing expertise in designing, building and integrating warships.

Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)

An Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) is a naval vessel designed to detect, track and counter submarines operating in coastal and shallow waters.

These ships are built for areas where larger warships may be less effective and can also carry out patrol, surveillance and other maritime security missions close to shore.

Their primary role is to strengthen coastal defence by protecting nearby waters from underwater threats.

References: moneycontrol, economictimes