New Delhi, July 18 -- The Indian Navy on Saturday unveiled the crest of INS Malvan, featuring the formidable Bagh Nakha.

The Bagh Nakha, a traditional claw-shaped weapon, symbolises courage, agility, and audacity. It reflects the ship's resolve to remain vigilant and strike with precision in safeguarding India's maritime frontiers, the Navy said.

The Indian Navy will commission Malvan, the second of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on July 22, 2026.

The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. Senior naval officers, representatives from C...