THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Mumbai, Nov 24: INS Mahe — the first vessel of the newly developed Mahe-class shallow water anti-submarine fleet — formally joined the Indian Navy on Monday, strengthening the force’s coastal and sub-surface surveillance capability.
The warship has been engineered to track submarines, secure sea lanes close to shore, and carry out coastal patrol missions with enhanced stealth and rapid mobility.
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The Navy described the platform as compact but potent, combining precision, speed and resilience — key traits required for operations in shallow and strategic maritime zones.
With advanced combat systems and a design optimised for agility, the vessel signifies a technological step forward in India’s littoral warfare preparedness.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi presided over the commissioning ceremony, which marked the induction of a new category of fully indigenous combat-ready shallow-water craft.
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Constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), INS Mahe showcases India’s progress under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, reflecting expanded domestic capability in both naval engineering and defence manufacturing.
