The Indian Navy will commission Malvan, the second of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on July 22, marking another milestone in India’s indigenous naval shipbuilding programme.
The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. Senior naval officers, representatives of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), veterans and other distinguished guests will also attend the event.
Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, Malvan has more than 80 per cent indigenous content, reflecting India’s growing self-reliance in warship design, construction and systems integration under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
The Mahe-class ASW Shallow Water Craft are designed to operate effectively in coastal and shallow waters, enhancing the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Compact yet capable, the vessels combine agility, endurance and precision to undertake a range of maritime security operations.
The induction of Malvan is part of the Indian Navy’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its fleet with next-generation, indigenously designed and built platforms while boosting the country’s domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem.
