The self-reliance, the Indian Navy is set to induct INS Mahe, a state-of-the-art shallow-water anti-submarine warfare vessel developed entirely under the Make in India initiative. The vessel represents a significant leap in India’s indigenous defence capabilities and opens new avenues for domestic manufacturers and MSMEs involved in marine and electronic systems.
INS Mahe features advanced sonar arrays, high-speed maneuvering capabilities, modern navigation systems, and lightweight torpedo launch platforms. Naval officials noted that the vessel is designed to strengthen India’s coastal security architecture, especially in shallow and high-threat zones.
The commissioning of INS Mahe is also expected to generate economic activity in the defence supply chain. Marine equipment manufacturers, electronics suppliers, and technology MSMEs stand to benefit from upcoming procurement cycles as the Navy expands its fleet of indigenous vessels.
Industry experts believe that INS Mahe’s induction symbolizes India’s continued push towards defence industrialization. With rising geopolitical challenges in the Indian Ocean region, indigenous platforms like INS Mahe strengthen both strategic capabilities and domestic innovation.