Anjadip Vessel | 24 Feb 2026

Source: PIB

The Indian Navy is set to commission Anjadip, an indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) at Eastern Naval Command at Chennai Port, reinforcing its capabilities to counter underwater threats in the vital littoral waters.

• Strategic Importance: Anjadip is the 3rd of eight ships in the ASW-SWC project, representing a major step towards 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in defence. It is built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
  • It marks another key milestone in the transformation of the Indian Navy into a formidable 'Builder's Navy', emphasizing self-reliance in warship construction.
• Primary Role & Nickname: It has been engineered to function as a 'Dolphin Hunter', tasked with detecting, tracking, and neutralizing enemy submarines in coastal areas.
• Indigenous Weaponry & Sensors: The warship is equipped with a state-of-the-art indigenous weapons and sensor package, which includes the Hull Mounted Sonar 'Abhay', alongside Lightweight Torpedoes and ASW Rockets.
  • Beyond its core ASW function, the highly manoeuvrable ship is capable of conducting Coastal Surveillance, Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), and Search & Rescue (SAR) missions.
  • It features a high-speed Water-Jet Propulsion system, allowing it to achieve a top speed of 25 knots for rapid response.
• Significance of Anjadip Island: The vessel is named after the Anjadip Island (part of Goa), which is strategically located in the Arabian Sea. Vasco da Gama claimed the island as Portuguese crown territory on 24th September, 1498, during his first voyage to India.