Indian Navy Receives New Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship 'Malwan' and Launches Next-Gen Patrol Vessel
Navy gets ‘Malwan’ anti-sub warfare ship, first next-gen offshore patrol vessel
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The Indian Navy has received 'Malwan', its second anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, built by Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi. Additionally, the Navy launched the first of 11 next-generation offshore patrol vessels at Goa Shipyard, enhancing its maritime capabilities.
- 01'Malwan' is the second anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft for the Indian Navy.
- 02The ship is named after the coastal town of Malwan in Maharashtra, India.
- 03'Malwan' is equipped for underwater surveillance and anti-submarine warfare operations.
- 04The first next-generation offshore patrol vessel, 'Shachi', was launched at Goa Shipyard.
- 05The new vessels will enhance the Navy's capabilities in multi-domain operations.
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On Tuesday, the Indian Navy received 'Malwan', the second anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, from Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, Maharashtra, India. This vessel is 80 meters long, displacing 1,100 tonnes, and is designed for underwater surveillance and anti-submarine warfare operations in coastal waters. The name 'Malwan' pays homage to the coastal town in Maharashtra, reflecting the maritime heritage associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the legacy of the former INS Malwan, which served until 2003. On the same day, the Navy launched 'Shachi', the first of 11 next-generation offshore patrol vessels (NOPVs) at Goa Shipyard. These vessels will support various operations, including defense, search and rescue, and anti-piracy missions, augmenting the existing fleet of 10 offshore patrol vessels.
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The addition of 'Malwan' and the new offshore patrol vessels will enhance India's maritime security and operational capabilities in coastal areas.
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