October 19, 2025 12:31 PM
Indian Navy bolsters self-reliance with launch of sixth ASW SWC Magdala at Cochin Shipyard
The sixth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), named BY 528 (Magdala), was launched on Saturday at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi, marking a significant step in the Indian Navy’s pursuit of self-reliance in shipbuilding. The launch ceremony, conducted in accordance with naval maritime tradition, was led by Renu Rajaram in the presence of Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition, along with senior officials from the Indian Navy...