Indian Navy to Commission ‘Anjadip’ on February 27: Major Boost to Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities

The Indian Navy will commission INS Anjadip, the third vessel of the eight-ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project, on February 27, 2026 at Chennai Port. The ceremony will be presided over by Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff. The induction of INS Anjadip marks a significant step in strengthening India’s Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities and advancing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defense manufacturing.

INS Anjadip: Strengthening Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities

INS Anjadip is part of the ASW-SWC project, aimed at enhancing coastal and shallow-water defense.

Key Specifications,

• Length: 77 metres
• Top Speed: 25 knots
• Propulsion: High-speed Water-Jet system
• Role: Anti-Submarine Warfare in littoral waters

The vessel is specially designed for operations in coastal and shallow waters, where submarine threats are more complex and difficult to detect.

Built Under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Initiative

INS Anjadip has been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.

The ASW-SWC project showcases,

• Indigenous warship design
• Domestic manufacturing capability
• Technological self-reliance in defense

The commissioning reflects India’s growing capability as a “Builder’s Navy” focusing on indigenous shipbuilding and advanced maritime technology.

Advanced Weapons and Sensor Systems

INS Anjadip is engineered as a “Dolphin Hunter” designed to detect, track, and neutralize enemy submarines.

Key Combat Features,

• Hull Mounted Sonar Abhay
• Lightweight Torpedoes
• Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Rockets
• Indigenous sensor suite

These systems allow the warship to operate effectively in coastal environments where submarine detection requires advanced sonar and tracking technology.

Multi-Role Capabilities Beyond ASW

While its primary role is Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), INS Anjadip can also undertake,

• Coastal Surveillance
• Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO)
• Search and Rescue (SAR) Missions

The vessel will operate under the Eastern Naval Command, strengthening security along India’s eastern coastline, including Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Why Littoral Warfare Matters

Littoral waters coastal and shallow regions are strategically important for maritime security.

Challenges in such zones include,

• Complex seabed conditions
• High commercial shipping traffic
• Difficulty in sonar detection
• Increased vulnerability to submarine infiltration

Question

Q. INS Anjadip has been built by which shipyard?

A) Mazagon Dock
B) Cochin Shipyard
C) GRSE Kolkata
D) Hindustan Shipyard