Indian Navy adds Malwan anti submarine vessel under Atmanirbhar Bharat
The Indian Navy just added Malwan, a new anti-submarine vessel, to its fleet.
Built by Cochin Shipyard under the Atmanirbhar Bharat push for homegrown tech, Malwan is the second of eight ships designed to strengthen India's coastline and keep waters safer.
Malwan more than 80% Indian made
Over 80% of Malwan is built using Indian parts and expertise.
The ship is nearly 80 meters long, runs on a speedy waterjet system, and comes loaded with torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, advanced sonar, and radar, making it ready for shallow water missions and spotting underwater threats.
New Malwan carries INS Malwan legacy
Named after the historic town of Malwan in Maharashtra, this ship carries forward the legacy of an earlier INS Malwan.
Along with defending against submarines, it can handle mine warfare and other maritime tasks, helping the Navy rely more on local talent and tech.