India's coastal security gets boost as INS Malvan readies to patrol waters under 'Wagh Nakh' insignia

Prelims-testable facts

• 01INS Malvan is an anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC) commissioned by the Indian Navy.
• 02The ship has over 80% indigenous content, incorporating cutting-edge technology and equipment.
• 03INS Malvan is designed to strengthen India's coastal anti-submarine capabilities.
• 04It is the second vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission.
• 05The ship is best suited for operations in shallow coastal waters and will play a vital role in detecting enemy submarines.
• 06INS Malvan has been commissioned to enhance maritime security and protect India's coastline.

Trap alerts

• Most people think INS Malvan is a conventional submarine, but actually it's an anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC).
• Most people think the ship has minimal indigenous content, but actually over 80% of its equipment and technology are indigenous.