Mumbai: In a major boost to India’s indigenous naval capabilities, the Indian Navy will commission INS Mahe, the first vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on 24 November 2025.
Designed and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), the new platform marks a significant step forward in the Navy’s effort to strengthen coastal security with modern, home-grown technology, according to a PIB release.
INS Mahe has been engineered for operations in the littorals, where agility, rapid response, and stealth are critical. Developed with over 80% indigenous content, the vessel reflects India’s accelerating progress in warship design, advanced systems integration, and maritime self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
The ship is equipped to detect and neutralise underwater threats, support coastal surveillance missions, and secure vital sea lanes. Blending mobility with precision, the Mahe-class introduces a new category of compact yet potent ASW platforms tailored for India’s maritime geography.
Named after the historic town of Mahe on the Malabar Coast, the vessel carries a crest featuring the ‘Urumi’, the flexible Kalaripayattu sword that symbolises the ship’s swift and lethal capabilities.
With its commissioning, the Navy will induct the first of a new generation of shallow-water combatants – sleek, indigenous, and purpose-built to safeguard the nation’s coastline.
