India commissions INS Malvan to beef up sub-hunter fleet to counter China threat

 The Indian Navy commissioned Malvan, its second Mahe-class vessel, at Karwar naval base. This new warship will bolster the nation’s submarine hunter fleet in the Indian Ocean. The vessel is designed for shallow water anti-submarine operations and mine warfare. India is inducting sixteen specialized vessels to secure its extensive coastline. This move strengthens maritime security amid growing regional naval competition. The Indian Navy commissioned Malvan, its second Mahe-class vessel, at Karwar naval base. This new warship will bolster the nation’s submarine hunter fleet in the Indian Ocean. The vessel is designed for shallow water anti-submarine operations and mine warfare. India is inducting sixteen specialized vessels to secure its extensive coastline. This move strengthens maritime security amid growing regional naval competition.