Indian Navy's second Mahe-class ASW craft 'Malvan' to be commissioned
UPSC / SSC current affairs note
Why in news
The Indian Navy will commission 'Malvan', its second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, on July 22. This highlights India's push for indigenous defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Background
The Mahe-class ASW-SWC is a class of shallow water anti-submarine warfare craft being built for the Indian Navy. The first vessel, INS Mahe, was commissioned earlier. These crafts are designed to replace the older Abhay-class corvettes.
Key facts
Malvan is the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC).
It will be commissioned on July 22.
Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
Over 80% indigenous content.
Reflects India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.
Designed for anti-submarine operations in shallow waters.
Prelims pointers
- Malvan: second Mahe-class ASW-SWC
- Commissioning date: July 22
- Builder: Cochin Shipyard Limited
- Indigenous content: over 80%
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative
Mains angles
- Discuss the significance of indigenous defence manufacturing for India's strategic autonomy.
- Analyze the role of platforms like ASW-SWC in enhancing India's naval capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region.