Indigenous anti-submarine warfare corvette 'Mahe' inducted into Indian Navy

• On October 23, the Indian Navy received the 'Mahe', the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.

• The vessel has been inducted to enhance India's coastal defense capabilities and strengthen maritime security.

• The 'Mahe' has been indigenously designed and built under India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

• Named after the historic port city of Mahe in Puducherry, the ship pays tribute to India's rich maritime heritage.

• The vessel is approximately 78 meters long and has a displacement of approximately 1,100 tons.