INS Mahe / Indian Navy Commissions INS Mahe: A New Era of Anti-Submarine Warfare

The Indian Navy marked a significant enhancement to its fleet on Monday with the official commissioning of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) INS Mahe. The momentous event saw Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi as the chief guest, who formally inducted the state-of-the-art warship into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, while the commissioning ceremony of INS Mahe represents a proud moment for the Indian Navy, as it not only augments its operational capabilities but also underscores the nation's steadfast commitment to the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India) vision. This new warship is specifically designed to detect, track, and neutralize enemy submarines. In shallow waters, adding a crucial layer to the protection of India's maritime borders.

A Symbol of Self-Reliance: Over 80% Indigenous Content

INS Mahe is more than just a warship; it stands as a living testament to India's burgeoning defense manufacturing prowess, while the vessel boasts over 80% indigenous content, showcasing India's growing mastery in the design, construction, and integration of complex naval platforms. This high level of indigenization ensures that India can reduce its external dependencies for defense requirements and Notably boost its technological expertise. The Mahe-class warships, of which INS Mahe is the first, represent a new generation of indigenous vessels designed for shallow water operations. These agile, fast, and resolute Indian-made ships will operate as 'Silent Hunters' along the western coastline, dedicated to safeguarding India's maritime frontiers through self-reliance, thereby protecting the nation's sovereignty and maritime interests.

INS Mahe's Exceptional Capabilities: A Nemesis for Enemy Submarines

Dubbed the 'nemesis' or 'destroyer' of enemy submarines, INS Mahe's capabilities firmly support this assertion, while this 78-meter-long warship is equipped with a modern sonar system, enabling it to accurately detect submerged submarines. Once detected, the vessel excels in tracking and neutralizing enemy submarines, making it a formidable asset in anti-submarine warfare. Its design is specifically tailored for searching, monitoring, and attacking enemy submarines in shallow coastal areas, rendering it an invaluable asset for coastal defense. The warship is capable of undertaking multiple missions simultaneously, including anti-submarine warfare, coastal surveillance, and search and rescue operations. Constructed at Cochin Shipyard, INS Mahe is the inaugural warship in the Anti-Submarine Warfare – Shallow Water Craft category, Importantly enhancing the Indian Navy's strategic capabilities.

General Upendra Dwivedi's Address: A Symbol of Innovation and Service

During the commissioning ceremony of INS Mahe, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi expressed profound pride in this achievement. He extended his congratulations to the Commanding Officer, officers, and personnel of Mahe for the excellent arrangements and outstanding ceremony. General Dwivedi stated that it was a matter of immense pride and deep honor to be present at the commissioning ceremony of INS Mahe, the first of eight anti-submarine warfare vessels being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited for the Indian Navy. He emphasized that today's ceremony not only signifies the induction of a powerful new platform into the maritime order of battle but also reaffirms the nation's growing capability to design, construct, and deploy complex combatants with indigenous technology. He highlighted that the ship, named after Mahe, a historic coastal town symbolizing India's maritime heritage, is a beacon of innovation and the spirit of service.

Enhancing Maritime Dominance and Coastal Security

General Upendra Dwivedi further elaborated that the commissioning of Mahe will Importantly augment the Indian Navy's capability to ensure near-sea dominance, strengthen the coastal security grid, and protect India's maritime interests across the vast expanse of its coastal regions, while he also underscored that the commissioning of INS Mahe confirms the Navy's resolute transformation into a 'Builders Navy,' one that designs, constructs, and maintains its own combat platforms. Today, over 75% of the Navy's capital acquisition platforms are indigenously sourced. From warships and submarines to advanced sonar and weapon systems, Indian shipyards, both public and private, stand as living proof of the nation's industrial and technological dominance. This demonstrates that India isn't only capable of meeting its own defense needs. But is also progressing towards becoming a significant player in the global defense market.

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