1 month ago
India commissions INS Malvan, a game-changing anti-submarine warship
The Indian Navy has added a new ship called INS Malvan to its fleet.
This ship is special because it was built in India, with over 80% of its parts made in the country.
It has advanced systems to detect and respond to threats from submarines.
The ship is named after a place in Maharashtra and has a symbol of a tiger's claw, which represents strength and courage.
The ship was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited and involves many Indian companies.
The ship is designed to operate in shallow waters and has special features like waterjet propulsion that make it stealthy and maneuverable.
It is part of a larger program to build 16 similar ships.
The ship will help protect India's coastal areas from threats like Chinese and Pakistani submarines.
The commissioning of INS Malvan is a big step in India's efforts to become more self-reliant in defense production.
INS Malvan, an indigenously built anti-submarine warfare vessel, was commissioned on July 22, 2026, at the Naval Base in Karwar.
The ship has over 80% indigenous content and was developed under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
INS Malvan is equipped with advanced combat and surveillance systems, including a Combat Management System developed by BEL and WESEE.
The ship is named after Malvan in Maharashtra and features the Bagh Nakha (Tiger's Claw) symbol.
The project supports Indian defense companies and MSMEs, boosting the domestic economy.
- Who
- Indian Navy
- What
- Commissioning of INS Malvan, an indigenously built anti-submarine warfare vessel
- Where
- Naval Base in Karwar, Karnataka
- When
- July 22, 2026
- Why
- To enhance the Indian Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities and promote indigenous defense production
Pro-Indigenous Defense Production
Critics of Defense Modernization
Indigenous Content
Pro-Indigenous Defense Production
INS Malvan's high indigenous content strengthens India's self-reliance in defense production.
Critics of Defense Modernization
Critics argue that indigenous production may lag behind global standards in advanced technology.
Economic Impact
Pro-Indigenous Defense Production
The project supports Indian defense companies and MSMEs, boosting the domestic economy.
Critics of Defense Modernization
Some believe that investing in foreign technology could provide more advanced capabilities faster.
Key facts
- Commissioning Date
- July 22, 2026
- Builder
- Cochin Shipyard Limited
- Indigenous Content
- Over 80%
- Combat Management System
- Developed by BEL and WESEE
- Namesake
- Malvan, Maharashtra
- Symbol
- Bagh Nakha (Tiger's Claw)
- Displacement
- 896 to 1,100 tonnes
- Length
- 78–80 m
- Beam
- 11.36 m
- Draft
- 2.7 m
- Top Speed
- 25 knots (approximately 45 km/h)
- Operational Range
- 1,800 nautical miles at 14 knots
- Endurance
- 14 days
- Crew Complement
- 57 personnel (including 7 officers)
- Main ASW Ordnance
- RBU-6000 rocket launcher, 324 mm Advanced Light Weight Torpedoes (ALWT), mines
- Surface Weapons
- 1 × 30 mm naval gun; 2 × 12.7 mm stabilised Remote-Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS)
- Defensive Suite
- Integrated ASW suite with Mahindra decoy launchers
Timeline
Indian Navy reveals INS Malvan's crest, sets commissioning for July 22, 2026.
Then, in a surprise move, warship commissioned a day early, July 21, 2026.
Quotes
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
Chief of Air Staff, India
“We all understand how important maritime security and maritime power for India’s growth is. They say the maritime roots decide your trade and your trade decides your destiny. Indian Navy is playing a vital role in ensuring we have a secure sea line of communication and Indian trade and growth continues unhindered.”
deccanchronicle.com
“The Air Chief Marshal emphasised the pivotal role of maritime security in protecting sea lines of communication. ”],”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
INS Malvan, Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warship, to Be Commissioned at Karwar
Silent Claws: Mahe Class' Second Anti-Submarine Vessel INS Malvan Commissioned Into The Indian Navy; To Strengthen Shallow-Water Surveillance
India's Homebuilt Shallow-Water Warship INS Malvan Commissioned By Navy
Indian Navy Commissions INS Malvan, Indigenous ASW Warship, Bolstering Maritime Security & Aatmanirbhar Bharat | Video
Indian Navy Commissions INS Malvan at Karwar
India commissions INS Malvan: How this ‘submarine hunter’ will be a game-changer
Related news
Karnataka Signs Rs 2,500 Crore ADB-Backed Project for 500 Schools
Jefferies sees 40% upside in Kalyan Jewellers shares
Global shares rise as AI-related stocks rebound on earnings
KEA to notify 4,744 Karnataka technical, non-technical posts
Judge Partially Overturns Ex-Google Engineer’s AI Theft Conviction
IIT Bombay Launches E-PG Diploma In Computer Science And AI
Pakistan's Defence Pacts Expose Gaps in Seafarer Protection
Saudi Arabia Launches Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition for Red Sea
India's Three Red Lines Shape Sheikh Hasina Extradition Talks
Pakistan deploys drones, hovercraft near Sir Creek with China, Turkey
