Archive · 23 Jul 2026
INS Malvan Commissioned: India Strengthens Coastal Defense
The Indian Navy has added a new ship called INS Malvan to its fleet.
This ship is special because it is designed to protect the coast from submarines.
It has a crest with a tiger's claw, which symbolizes courage and strength.
The ship is part of a group of 16 similar ships being built to guard India's long coastline.
These ships are important because they can operate in shallow waters near the shore, where bigger ships can't go.
They have advanced technology to detect and counter submarines, making our seas safer.
INS Malvan, a Mahe-class ASW-SWC, was commissioned by the Indian Navy.
The ship's crest features the 'Bagh Nakha' (tiger's claw), symbolizing courage and agility.
Over 80% of the ship's components are indigenous, boosting India's defense self-reliance.
The ship is designed for anti-submarine warfare and coastal patrol in shallow waters.
A total of 16 ASW-SWCs are planned, with 8 being built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd and 8 by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers.
- Who
- Indian Navy
- What
- Commissioning of INS Malvan, a Mahe-class ASW-SWC
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Karwar, Karnataka
- Why
- To enhance coastal defense and anti-submarine capabilities
Pro-Indigenous Defense
Cost Concerns
Indigenous Components
Pro-Indigenous Defense
Over 80% of the components are indigenous, boosting India's self-reliance in defense technology.
Cost Concerns
The high cost of over Rs 13,000 crore for 16 vessels raises concerns about budget allocation.
- Ship Name
- INS Malvan
- Class
- Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)
- Builder
- Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL), Kochi
- Commissioning Date
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Total Vessels Planned
- 16
- Indigenous Components
- Over 80%
- Top Speed
- 25 knots
- Endurance
- 1,800 nautical miles