Anti-Submarine Warfare Launch | 18 Sep 2024

Source: PIB

Recently, Malpe and Mulki, the fourth and fifth ships of the Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) project, being built by M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd, for the Indian Navy, were launched in Kochi. 

• INS Mahe, INS Malvan, and INS Mangrol were unveiled in 2023.
• The Mahe-class ASW SWC have been named after strategically significant ports along India's coastline. 
• The ASW SWC ships are equipped with indigenously developed, state-of-the-art underwater sensors, and are envisaged to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters as well as Low Intensity Maritime Operations and Mine Laying Operations.
  • They can achieve a maximum speed of 25 knots with endurance of up to 1800 nautical miles.

Read More: Indian Navy ASW SWC Project