Why in News?
The Indian Navy has received ‘Malwan’, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). This induction significantly enhances India’s coastal security and underwater surveillance capabilities.
What is ASW SWC ‘Malwan’?
- Malwan is an indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
- Designed for:
- Detecting and neutralizing enemy submarines
- Operations in shallow coastal waters (littoral zones)
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