Indian Navy Commissions INS Mahe, First ASW Shallow Water Craft

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahe, the first vessel in a new class of antisubmarine warfare shallow water craft, during a ceremony at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on November 24, 2025. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi served as the chief guest, presiding over the event that highlighted India's growing capabilities in indigenous warship construction.

The commissioning marks the introduction of a specialized vessel designed for operations in coastal and shallow waters, where it will detect, track, and engage submarines while conducting patrols to protect key maritime routes along India's coastline. Delivered to the Navy on October 23, INS Mahe features advanced sensors, communication systems, torpedoes, and antisubmarine rockets, enabling precise neutralization of subsurface threats. Officials described the ship as combining agility, stealth, endurance, and firepower, making it suitable for prolonged missions in littoral zones.

Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kerala, the vessel incorporates more than 80 percent indigenous components, from design to machinery and control systems. This high level of local manufacturing underscores the Navy's push toward self-reliance under...