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.