Indian Navy To Get Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft ‘Mahe’
The Indian Navy will commission “Mahe,” its first indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), on November 24, 2025. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi, Mahe marks a major advancement in India’s maritime defense and reflects the country’s growing self-reliance in naval shipbuilding.
At 78 meters long and displacing around 1,100 tons, Mahe combines firepower, stealth, and agility. It uses diesel engines with waterjet propulsion, which enhances its speed and maneuverability in shallow waters. The ship carries advanced torpedoes, multi-functional anti-submarine rockets, radars, and sonar systems. These make it highly capable of hunting submarines, conducting coastal patrols, and securing important maritime approaches in littoral zones.
Mahe will replace the aging Abhay-class corvettes and significantly boost the Navy’s shallow water anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Besides its primary ASW role, the ship can undertake mine-laying, maritime surveillance, low-intensity maritime operations, and search-and-rescue missions.
Over 80% of Mahe’s components are built in India, highlighting the success of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative in defense manufacturing. The first of eight such vessels, Mahe’s commissioning signals India’s commitment to strengthening its coastal defense and underwater warfare capabilities amid regional maritime challenges.
Keep track of this milestone and related developments on the Indian Navy’s and Cochin Shipyard’s official portals.
Key features at a glance:
- Length: 78 meters
- Displacement: ~1,100 tons
- Propulsion: Diesel engines with water-jet
- Armament: Torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, electro-optical gun systems
- Missions: ASW, coastal patrol, mine-laying, maritime surveillance, search and rescue
- Indigenous content: Over 80%
This ship will make India’s coastal waters more secure and enhance the Navy’s ability to counter underwater threats effectively.
