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India commissions INS Malvan to beef up sub-hunter fleet to counter China threat

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The Indian Navy has commissioned the INS Malvan, the second vessel in its Mahe-class series, at the Karwar naval base. This induction is part of a broader strategic initiative to strengthen the nation's submarine-hunting capabilities within the Indian Ocean.

Designed specifically for shallow-water anti-submarine operations and mine warfare, the vessel is the latest addition to a planned fleet of sixteen specialized ships. The deployment is intended to enhance India's maritime security posture and counter increasing naval activity in the region.

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