During the ceremony, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh presided over the commissioning of INS Malvan alongside Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan. Following the official event, he flew the Navy-operated two-seat MiG-29KUB trainer aircraft with the Indian Naval Air Squadron 303, also known as the "Black Panthers." The flight symbolized enhanced cooperation, interoperability, and operational synergy between the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy.
On the sidelines of the commissioning of #INSMalvan , Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, flew a MiG-29KUB sortie from INS Vikramaditya. During his visit to the aircraft carrier, the CAS interacted with the ship's leadership, key functionaries and sailors.
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INS Malvan, the Navy's newly commissioned shallow-water anti-submarine warfare vessel, has been built with more than 80 percent indigenous content, reflecting India's emphasis on domestic defense manufacturing. Measuring 78 meters in length, the vessel is equipped with advanced sonar systems, torpedoes, and rocket launchers designed to strengthen coastal defense and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
The commissioning of INS Malvan forms part of an eight-vessel program aimed at enhancing the Navy's coastal security infrastructure and expanding its operational readiness in shallow-water environments. The addition of the advanced vessel is expected to significantly reinforce maritime defense capabilities along the country's coastline.
The Air Chief's MiG-29KUB sortie from INS Vikramaditya drew widespread appreciation from defense enthusiasts, who viewed the flight as a powerful demonstration of jointmanship and seamless coordination between the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy. The event reinforced the armed forces' commitment to integrated operations and highlighted the strategic importance of inter-service cooperation in strengthening India's maritime security framework
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