Indian Navy Second INS Malvan: The Indian Navy is ready to add a new ship to its fleet. INS Malvan, the second ship in the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft series, will be commissioned on July 22, 2026. The event will be led by Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, and Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, will also be present. Senior naval officers, people from Cochin Shipyard Limited, veterans, and other guests are expected at the ceremony.
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Built in India with Strong Local Content
INS Malvan was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi. The Ministry of Defence and the Indian Navy have said that the ship has more than 80% indigenous content. That means most of the work, parts, and know-how used in the vessel come from India. The Navy says this ship is another clear step in the Aatmanirbhar Bharat drive, which aims to make India stronger in defence production and warship building.
The Indian Navy designed INS Malvan to operate in shallow waters, where speed, quick maneuvering, and long endurance are critical. The Navy has described the vessel as “compact, yet formidable,” meaning it is small in size but powerful in combat. INS Malvan can detect, track, and engage submarines operating near India’s coastline. It can also help with patrol work, watching sea areas, and other maritime security jobs close to shore.
The Second Ship in the Mahe-Class
INS Malvan comes after INS Mahe, which was commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on November 24, 2025. That makes Malvan the second ship in this new class of Indian-built shallow-water anti-submarine vessels.
The Indian Navy has said on X that Malvan, designed and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited under the Make in India initiative, will join the fleet on July 22. This shows how India is slowly adding more home-built warships to its navy and improving its coastal defence strength.
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An Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, or ASW-SWC, is made to deal with submarines operating near the coast and in shallow sea zones. These ships are useful where bigger warships may not work as well. They can move in tighter waters and still carry out patrol, surveillance, and anti-submarine missions.
