The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahe, the first vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft, on November 24, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. This event marked a significant milestone in the Navy’s coastal defense capabilities and India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, with the ship boasting over 80 percent indigenous content. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited and supported by Indian firms such as BEL, L&T Defence, and Mahindra Defence Systems, INS Mahe integrates advanced weapons, sensors, and communication systems to detect, track, and neutralize submarine threats in shallow littoral waters. The 78-meter-long vessel displaces approximately 1,150 tonnes, accommodates over 80 personnel, and can achieve speeds up to 25 knots. It carries a mix of torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, an active torpedo decoy system, and a stabilized remote-controlled gun. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, attending the ceremony as the chief guest, highlighted the transformation of the Indian Navy into a “Builders Navy” capable of designing and constructing complex combat platforms that enhance national security and affirm India’s standing in global defense manufacturing. The ship, delivered to the Navy on October 23, forms the lead of eight planned vessels in its class, strengthening India’s maritime security by operating efficiently alongside larger naval assets in coastal patrols, submarine hunting, and rapid response missions. INS Mahe’s commissioning underscores India’s growing expertise in naval shipbuilding and underscores synergy between indigenous technology and operational readiness in safeguarding maritime interests.