Navy commissions 'silent hunter' INS Mahe after two years of trials, Pg13

Key Highlights:

• INS Mahe, the first anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC) was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Monday at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
• The ship contains over 80% indigenous parts and underwent two years of sea trials.
• Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi was the chief guest at the commissioning ceremony.
• INS Mahe is named after Mahe, a coastal enclave on the Malabar coast, part of Puducherry.

Detailed Insights:

• INS Mahe will operate as a "silent hunter" on the western seaboard, safeguarding India's maritime frontiers.
• The commissioning highlights India's growing ability to design, construct, and deploy complex warships using indigenous technology.
• The Army and Navy have collaborated in humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and amphibious operations globally.
• The ASW-SWC project aims to boost India's maritime capabilities by developing advanced anti-submarine warfare vessels.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW): Naval operations to neutralize enemy submarines.
• Indigenous Technology: Technology developed and produced within the country.
• Shallow Water Craft: Naval vessels designed to operate in shallow coastal waters.