India Mahe Fleet Update

India - Navy

Date March 31, 2026
Country 🇮🇳 India
Force Navy
Location Kochi, India
9.931233, 76.267304
Ship Class Mahe
Ship Name INS Malwan
Event Delivered (+1)

Description

Second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, delivered to the Indian Navy on 31 March 2026 at Kochi. Indigenously designed to Indian Navy specifications, Malwan is equipped for underwater surveillance, coastal ASW operations, low-intensity maritime operations, and mine warfare. With over 80% indigenous content, the delivery came alongside GRSE's triple handover, bringing total inductions to four vessels in 48 hours.

Source: globalsecurity.org

Kochi, India