INS Mahe, India’s first Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft, was commissioned at the Naval Dockyard by General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, on Monday (November 24, 2025).
With over 80% indigenous components, the ship is another step in the Indian Navy’s efforts towards achieving self-reliance, the Navy said. The induction was done after long, rigorous trials for over two years, officials said. Due to its stealth, vigilance and unyielding readiness, INS Mahe’s motto is ‘Silent Hunters’.
This was the first time an Army chief presided over the commissioning of a naval warship. General Dwivedi said that the true strength of the Indian armed forces lies in synergy among the three services. “In the age of multi-domain operations, the country’s ability to act in concert from the depths of the ocean to the highest frontier will determine the security influence of the Indian Republic,” he said, adding that Operation Sindoor showcased the seamless harmony between the services.
Three anti-submarine warfare ships for Indian Navy launched at Cochin Shipyard
The Army Chief noted that the force is undergoing a major transformation, with jointness and integration serving as key pillars for meeting the challenges of hybrid and multi-domain warfare.
