Indigenous ASW Ship INS Malwan Delivered to Indian Navy
Indigenous ASW Ship INS Malwan Delivered to Indian Navy
The second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft joins the Navy with 80% indigenous content, boosting coastal defense.
INS Malwan, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, was delivered to the Indian Navy. Indigenously designed and constructed as per Navy specifications and in line with DNV classification rules, the vessel is named after Malwan, a historic coastal town in Maharashtra associated with the maritime legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, an official release said. It also continues the legacy of the earlier INS Malwan minesweeper, decommissioned in 2003. The 80-metre-long warship, with a displacement of around 1,100 tonnes, is equipped for underwater surveillance, anti-submarine warfare in coastal waters, low-intensity maritime operations, and mine warfare. It features waterjet propulsion, torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, advanced radar, and sonar systems. “With over 80% indigenous content, Malwan underscores India’s push for self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, integrating systems developed by domestic defence manufacturers, including MSMEs,” the release said.
The delivery marks a significant step in strengthening the Indian Navy’s capability to monitor and protect coastal regions, reflecting a broader push toward domestically produced defence equipment and reduced reliance on imported platforms. The ship’s design emphasizes versatility for littoral operations, while maintaining the ability to operate in more demanding maritime scenarios as part of India's growing fleet of indigenous vessels.
