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Summary:
The Indian Navy commissioned the INS Mahe, the first of its Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, on November 24, 2025. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, the INS Mahe is a product of India’s “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative, designed for submarine hunting, coastal patrols, and securing maritime approaches. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi attended the commissioning ceremony. The ship represents a new generation of indigenous, agile, and powerful shallow-water combatants for the Indian Navy.
News Article:
Indian Navy Commissions First Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft, INS Mahe
Mumbai, India – November 24, 2025 – The Indian Navy bolstered its maritime defense capabilities today with the commissioning of the INS Mahe, the first of the Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC). The commissioning ceremony, held at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, was attended by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, marking a significant step forward in India’s indigenous defense production.
Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), the INS Mahe is a tangible result of the nation’s “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) initiative. The Navy described the ship as a compact yet powerful platform embodying agility, precision, and endurance, critical qualities for operating in littoral waters.
“With her blend of firepower, stealth, and mobility, the ship is designed to hunt submarines, conduct coastal patrols, and secure India’s vital maritime approaches,” the Navy stated in a press release. The INS Mahe represents a new generation of sleek, swift, and entirely Indian-made shallow-water combatants, enhancing the Navy’s ability to protect its coastal interests.
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