India Commissions Cutting-Edge Anti-Submarine Warship INS Mahe, Boosts Maritime Capabilities

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The Indian Army's Chief of Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, marked a significant milestone on Monday by commissioning INS Mahe, the first of its class anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft. The ceremony took place at the naval dockyard in Mumbai, where General Dwivedi praised the vessel as a 'Silent Hunter' for the western seaboard. The INS Mahe is a potent new addition to the Indian Navy's order of battle, built by Cochin Shipyard Limited with over 80% indigenous technology. This cutting-edge warship is designed to replace the ageing Abhay-class corvette and will serve as a multi-functional platform for various operations, including anti-submarine warfare, mine laying, search and rescue, and defending against hostile aircraft. As part of the government's ambitious program to develop 16 ASW-SWC, INS Mahe represents a significant leap forward in India's capability to design, construct, and field complex combatants using indigenous technology. The vessel's primary roles include anti-submarine capability, including subsurface surveillance, search and attack missions, and coordinated anti-submarine operations along with aircraft. With its advanced features, including anti-submarine rocket launchers, triple lightweight torpedo launchers, anti-submarine mines, and state-of-the-art gun systems, INS Mahe is poised to play a crucial role in safeguarding India's maritime interests. The naming of the ship after Mahe, a former French colony on India's western coast, serves as a testament to the nation's rich history and cultural heritage.