The commissioning of INS Mahe, the first vessel of the Mahe class Anti-Submarine Warfare- Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), shows the Navy's steady move towards becoming a Builders Navy that designs, builds, and supports its own combat platforms, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday. His remarks highlighted how the Navy is taking control of its own capabilities and strengthening its independence.

INS Mahe was officially inducted into the Indian Navy by General Dwivedi at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai today, making it a proud moment for the force and for the shipbuilding industry.

"The commissioning of INS Mahe reaffirms the Navy's steadfast transformation into a Builders' Navy, one that designs, constructs, and sustains its own combat platforms. Today, over 75 per cent of platforms of the Navy's capital acquisition are sourced indigenously. From warships and submarines to high sonar and weapon systems, Indian shipyards, public and private, stand as living proof of our nation's industrial and technological dominance," the COAS said.

He added that the successful delivery of INS Mahe by Cochin Shipyard Limited reflects high levels of excellence and professionalism, showing how far Indian shipbuilding has progressed.

General Dwivedi further said, "The successful delivery of INS Mahe by Cochin Shipyard Limited stands as an example of excellence and professionalism. From this day forward, the mantle of responsibility rests upon the shoulders of the Commanding officer and commissioning crew of INS Mahe. You are the custodians of her spirit, her discipline and her fighting edge. Remember, her ship is only as strong as the man who sails her. Her spirit will depend on your courage. Her reputation will depend on your character. The nation will sleep peacefully because you will remain awake, and India's tricolour will fly high across the oceans because you will defend it."

He also stressed that the strength of the armed forces lies in working together.

"The sea, land and the skies form a single continuum of national security, and together the Army, Navy, and Air Force form the trinity of India's strategic strength. In this age of multi-domain operations. Our ability to act in concert from the depths of the ocean to the highest frontier will determine the security of our republic. We are an operational eye in every domain from Ladakh to the Indian Ocean, from information warfare to joint logistics, Operation Sindoor was an apt example of that synergy," he said.

General Upendra Dwivedi later took a guided tour of INS Mahe after it was commissioned into the Indian Navy, showing keen interest in its capabilities.

The ceremony was hosted by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief Western Naval Command, and was presided over by General Upendra Dwivedi, according to a Ministry of Defence release.

Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, INS Mahe represents an important achievement under India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative in naval ship design and construction. The ship is compact but powerful, and shows agility, precision, and endurance, qualities that are vital for securing coastal waters.

With a mix of firepower, stealth, and mobility, the ship has been designed to track submarines, carry out coastal patrols, and protect India's vital maritime routes.