Source: News on Air
Context
The Indian Navy is set to commission Malvan, the second indigenous Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC).
About Malvan
What is it?
- A Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC).
- Designed to detect, track, and destroy enemy submarines and underwater threats in shallow coastal waters.
Built By
- Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi
Objective
- Strengthen India’s coastal security.
- Protect ports, harbours, islands, and coastal infrastructure from underwater threats.
Key Features
- Over 80% indigenous content.
- Optimized for shallow-water operations.
- Lightweight and highly manoeuvrable.
- Equipped with:
- Hull-mounted sonar
- Towed array sonar
- Lightweight torpedoes
- Anti-submarine rocket launchers
- Mine-laying capability
