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Sign in to searchINS Malvan (P81): Strengthening India’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Capability
The commissioning of INS Malvan (P81), the second vessel under the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project, marks a significant advancement in India’s maritime security architecture. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, the vessel reflects India’s push towards defence indigenisation, with over 80% indigenous content. Named after the historic coastal town of Malvan, associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, it symbolises continuity of India’s naval heritage.
Technically, INS Malvan is an 80-metre-long vessel with a displacement of around 1,100 tonnes. It is equipped with waterjet propulsion, enabling high manoeuvrability in shallow coastal waters. Its combat capabilities include torpedoes, RBU-6000 anti-submarine rockets, and advanced surveillance systems such as DRDO-developed ‘Abhay’ sonar, making it well-suited for detecting and neutralising submarines in littoral zones.
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INS Malvan (P81) commissioning strengthens India's anti-submarine warfare in shallow waters with 80% indigenous content and advanced Abhay sonar technology.
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