**Summary of the Delivery of 'Malwan' Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft**
On March 31, 2026, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, delivered ‘Malwan’ to the Indian Navy. This vessel is the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) currently under construction by CSL.
**Design and Construction**
The vessel was indigenously designed and constructed by CSL in accordance with the Indian Navy’s specifications and the Classification Rules of DNV. The project highlights the Government of India’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-reliant India) initiative, featuring over 80% indigenous content. The construction and integration process involved the domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem, including various Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
**Technical Specifications and Capabilities**
* **Dimensions:** Approximately 80 metres in length.
* **Displacement:** 1,100 tons.
* **Propulsion:** Waterjet propelled.
* **Operational Roles:** Designed for underwater surveillance, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) in coastal waters, Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), and mine warfare.
* **Armament and Sensors:** Equipped with torpedoes, multifunctional anti-submarine rockets, and state-of-the-art sensors, including advanced sonar systems and radars.
**Historical and Cultural Significance**
The ship is named after the historic coastal town of Malwan in Maharashtra, recognized for its maritime heritage associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The name also preserves the legacy of the former INS Malwan, an Indian Naval Minesweeper that served until 2003.
**Administrative Information**
* **Originating Authority:** Ministry of Defence (PIB Delhi)
* **Posting Date:** 31 March 2026, 6:36 PM
* **Release ID:** 2247339
* **Visitor Counter:** 738
* **Available Languages:** English, Hindi, Marathi
Key Entities Referenced
Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC): A naval program involving the construction of eight indigenous vessels designed for coastal underwater surveillance, mine warfare, and low intensity maritime operations.
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL): The shipbuilding entity in Kochi responsible for the indigenous design and construction of the ASW SWC vessels according to DNV classification rules.
Indian Navy: The primary branch of the armed forces that commissioned and received the 'Malwan' vessel to enhance its coastal defense capabilities.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: The national self-reliance vision under which the vessel was developed, achieving over 80% indigenous content through domestic manufacturing and MSMEs.
Ministry of Defence
DELIVERY OF MALWAN – THE SECOND ANTI-
SUBMARINE WARFARE SHALLOW WATER
CRAFT BUILT BY CSL, KOCHI
Posted On: 31 MAR 2026 6:36PM by PIB Delhi
‘Malwan’, the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin
Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 31 Mar 2026.
The vessel has been indigenously designed and constructed by CSL, Kochi to Indian Navy’s
specifications in accordance with Classification Rules of DNV.
‘Malwan’ draws its name from the historic coastal town of Malwan in Maharashtra, a region
intrinsically linked to the illustrious maritime heritage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The ship
also encapsulates the legacy of the erstwhile INS Malwan, an Indian Naval Minesweeper which remained
in service till 2003, thereby continuing the naval tradition of preserving distinguished warship names.
The ship is equipped for underwater surveillance, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations in coastal
waters, Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO) along with mine warfare capabilities. Measuring
approximately 80 metres in length and displacing 1,100 tons, the Waterjets propelled ASW SWCs are
equipped with torpedoes, multifunctional anti-submarine rockets, and state-of-the-art sensors
including advanced radars and sonar systems.
With over 80% indigenous content, Malwan marks another milestone in indigenous warship
construction and reaffirms the Government of India’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. The ship proudly
carries equipment and systems developed and integrated onboard by the domestic defence manufacturing
ecosystem, including MSMEs.****
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