The Indian Navy is set to commission the Mahe, the first of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on November 24, 2025. This milestone, presided over by General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, and hosted by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, signifies a pivotal advancement in India’s naval capabilities. With more than 80 percent indigenous content, the Mahe-class vessels highlight India’s growing expertise in warship design and construction, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to self-reliance in defense manufacturing. Designed to operate as ‘Silent Hunters’ on the Western Seaboard, these advanced combatants will play a crucial role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests and enhancing its strategic defense posture in a rapidly evolving regional security landscape. The commissioning of the Mahe underscores India’s focus on indigenous defense solutions, strengthening its naval power and operational readiness in the Indo-Pacific region.