| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Commissioning of INS Mahe |
| Date | 24 November 2025 |
| Location | Naval Dockyard, Mumbai |
| Class | Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) |
| Design and Construction | Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi |
| Indigenous Content | Over 80% indigenous components |
| Collaborators | BEL, L&T Defence, Mahindra Defence, NPOL, and over 20 MSMEs |
| Role | Anti-submarine warfare, coastal surveillance, mine laying, escort operations |
| Technical Features | Length: 78 meters, Displacement: 1,100 tonnes, Speed: 25 knots, Endurance: 1,800 nautical miles, Propulsion: Diesel engines with water jet propulsion, Equipped with advanced sonar, communication, and weapon systems |
| Motto | "Silent Hunters" |
| Mascot | Cheetah (symbolises speed, stealth, and lethal focus) |
| Symbolism | Crest features the Urumi (traditional flexible sword from Kalaripayattu) |
