Indian Navy Receives New ASW Shallow Water Craft ‘Anjadip’

A significant boost to India’s maritime security and indigenous defense manufacturing, the Indian Navy on December 22, 2025 received ‘Anjadip’. Which ias an Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC). The delivery marks another milestone in the Navy’s journey towards self reliance in warship construction and enhanced coastal defence preparedness.

ASW Shallow Water Craft Project

• The ASW Shallow Water Craft programme is a key initiative aimed at strengthening India’s ability to detect, track, and neutralise submarine threats in coastal and shallow waters.
• These regions are particularly sensitive as they are vulnerable to hostile submarine intrusions and asymmetric threats.
• ‘Anjadip’ is the third vessel out of a total of eight ASW SWCs being constructed for the Indian Navy under this programme.

Indigenous Design and Construction

• The warship has been indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, in collaboration with L&T Shipyard at Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu.
• The project is being executed under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, showcasing successful collaboration between public sector defense shipyards and private industry.
• The ships have been built in accordance with the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

Key Technical Features of ‘Anjadip’

‘Anjadip’ is among the most advanced shallow water combat vessels in the Indian Navy’s inventory.

The ship,

• Is approximately 77 metres long
• Is the largest Indian naval warship propelled by waterjets
• Is equipped with state-of-the-art lightweight torpedoes
• Carries indigenously developed anti-submarine rockets
• Features advanced shallow water sonar systems

These capabilities enable the ship to effectively detect, track, and engage underwater threats in challenging shallow-water environments.

Operational Role and Capabilities

The induction of ‘Anjadip’ will significantly enhance the Navy’s,

• Anti-submarine warfare capability
• Coastal and near-shore surveillance
• Mine-laying operations
• Protection of ports, harbours, and offshore assets

Such vessels are crucial for safeguarding India’s long coastline and ensuring maritime domain awareness close to the shore.

Legacy Behind the Name ‘Anjadip’

• The new vessel carries forward the legacy of the erstwhile INS Anjadip, a Petya class corvette that was decommissioned in 2003.
• The ship is named after Anjadip Island, located off the coast of Karwar in Karnataka, a region of strategic naval importance.
• The naming symbolises continuity, tradition, and India’s enduring commitment to maritime security.

Key Takeaways

• ‘Anjadip’ is the third ASW Shallow Water Craft delivered to the Indian Navy.
• Built by GRSE in partnership with L&T Shipyard under PPP mode.
• Equipped with advanced sonar, torpedoes, and anti-submarine rockets.
• Features over 80% indigenous content.
• Enhances anti-submarine, coastal surveillance, and mine-laying capabilities.
• Supports India’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defense.

Question

Q. Which shipbuilding company designed and built the ‘Anjadip’?

A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
B. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)
C. Cochin Shipyard Limited
D. Hindustan Shipyard Limited