Anti‑Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft ‘Anjadip’ | 01 Jan 2026

Why in News?

The Indian Navy has received ‘Anjadip’, the third indigenously built Anti‑Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) from Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).

Key Points

• Delivery: It was delivered to the Indian Navy at Chennai (INS Adyar).
• Builder: The vessel is indigenously designed and constructed by GRSE, Kolkata, with collaboration from L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli.
• Technical Features: Equipped with lightweight torpedoes, indigenous anti‑submarine rockets, and shallow water SONAR systems.
  • Designed for shallow water operations and detection of underwater threats.
• Propulsion: At approximately 77 meters in length, it is one of the largest Indian naval warships propelled by a waterjet system.
• Strategic Importance: Enhances coastal surveillance and maritime security.
  • Strengthens India’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities in the littoral zone.
• Indigenous Content: The project reflects India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and the growing capability of domestic defence manufacturing.