NE DEFENCE BUREAU
CHENNAI, DEC 22
The Indian Navy has received Anjadip, the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), marking another significant milestone in India’s indigenous naval shipbuilding programme. The vessel, designed and built in India, was delivered by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, in Chennai on Monday.
➡️‘Anjadip’, the third of eight ASW SWC (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft) delivered to the #IndianNavy
➡️ The ASW SWC ships have been designed and constructed as per the Classification Rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) under a Public-Private-Partnership… pic.twitter.com/dykIWBdJel
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Constructed in accordance with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) classification rules, the ASW SWC programme is being executed through a public-private partnership between GRSE and L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli. The collaboration highlights the growing maturity of India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem and the effectiveness of industry partnerships in delivering complex warships.
- Third indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft delivered, reinforcing coastal and underwater defence
- GRSE–L&T collaboration showcases successful public-private shipbuilding model
- Over 80% indigenous content advances Aatmanirbhar Bharat in naval manufacturing
Measuring approximately 77 metres in length, the ASW SWC class comprises the largest Indian naval warships propelled by waterjets. The vessels are equipped with state-of-the-art lightweight torpedoes, indigenously developed anti-submarine rockets, and advanced shallow-water sonar systems. These capabilities enable effective detection, tracking and engagement of underwater threats, while also enhancing coastal surveillance and mine-laying operations.
Anjadip draws its name from Anjadip Island, located off the coast of Karwar in Karnataka, symbolising India’s resolve to safeguard its vast maritime domain. The ship also carries forward the legacy of the earlier INS Anjadip, a Petya-class corvette that was decommissioned in 2003.
With more than 80 per cent indigenous content, the delivery of Anjadip reinforces the Indian Navy’s commitment to self-reliance in warship construction under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision. The induction further reduces dependence on imports while strengthening the Navy’s operational readiness in littoral and shallow-water environments.
