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Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has delivered the INS Mahe, the first of eight indigenously designed and built anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC), to the Indian Navy. The INS Mahe, a 78-meter warship, is designed for underwater surveillance, search and rescue, mine-laying, and anti-submarine operations in coastal waters. The delivery took place in Kochi, with officials from CSL and the Indian Navy present. The addition of these ships is expected to significantly enhance the Indian Navy’s shallow water anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

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Indian Navy Boosts Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities with Indigenously Built Warship

KOCHI, India – October 23, 2025 – The Indian Navy received a significant boost to its anti-submarine warfare capabilities today with the delivery of the INS Mahe, the first of eight indigenously designed and built anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC). Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) handed over the 78-meter warship to the Navy in a ceremony held in Kochi.

The INS Mahe, designed and constructed to meet Det Norske Veritas (DNV) classification rules, is the largest Indian Naval warship propelled by a diesel engine-waterjet combination. According to a CSL spokesperson, the vessel is engineered for underwater surveillance, search and rescue operations, and low-intensity maritime operations, including advanced mine-laying.

The ship’s primary function will be to conduct anti-submarine warfare operations in coastal waters. Naval officials believe the induction of the ASW-SWC ships will substantially enhance the Indian Navy’s capabilities in this critical area.

S. Harikrishnan, Director (Operations) of CSL, and Commander Amit Chandra Choubey, the designated Commanding Officer of INS Mahe, signed the acceptance documents in the presence of Rear Admiral R. Adhisrinivasan, Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Western Naval Command, Commodore Anup Menon, Warship Production Superintendent, Kochi, and other senior officials.

This delivery marks a significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen its indigenous shipbuilding capabilities and enhance its maritime security.

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