Keel Laying of Last ASW SWC Ship Completed
The keel laying ceremony for the eighth and final Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), designated BY 530, took place on May 29, 2025, at Cochin Shipyard Limited. This milestone marks significant progress in the shipbuilding project, which features over 80% indigenous content, aligning with India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The contract for the eight ships was awarded in April 2019, and they are expected to enhance the Indian Navy's capabilities in anti-submarine warfare and other maritime operations.
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