DefenceFriday, 3 April 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/03-april-2026-daily-current-affairs

Indian Navy receives Malwan and Dunagiri as indigenous warship inductions continue in April 2026

The Navy received the second indigenous ASW shallow water craft Malwan and the fifth Project 17A stealth frigate Dunagiri in April 2026.

Key highlights

Direct fact

In April 2026, the Indian Navy received Malwan, the second indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, and Dunagiri, the fifth stealth frigate under Project 17A.

Key specifics

  • Malwan is the second indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft.
  • Malwan was constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.
  • Dunagiri is the fifth stealth frigate under Project 17A.
  • Dunagiri was delivered to the Indian Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers Limited, Kolkata.
  • Both inductions were reported in April 2026 as part of India’s naval modernisation.

Exam lens

Defence and shipbuilding question, Malwan, Dunagiri, Cochin Shipyard Limited, GRSE Kolkata, Project 17A, April 2026 — TNPSC may ask the builder and class of each vessel.

Indian NavyProject 17ACochin ShipyardGRSE
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