NE DEFENCE BUREAU
NEW DELHI, FEB 23
In a decisive stride towards strengthening India’s coastal defence shield and underwater combat preparedness, the Indian Navy will commission Anjadip, the third vessel under the ambitious Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) programme, at Chennai Port on February 27, 2026.
- Indigenous ASW-SWC warship to join Eastern Naval Command in Chennai on Feb 27
- Commissioning by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi underscores ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ momentum
- GRSE-built stealth predator equipped with advanced sonar, torpedoes and ASW rockets
- Strategic induction strengthens maritime security grid across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and vital coastal approaches
The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous naval modernisation journey.
The induction highlights the nation’s accelerated progress towards achieving ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ in defence, with the ASW-SWC project standing as a powerful symbol of indigenous warship design, engineering excellence, and strategic self-reliance. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the cutting-edge warship has been specifically engineered to counter underwater threats in complex littoral zones—coastal and shallow waters that form the frontline of India’s maritime security.
Designed as a lethal underwater sentinel, Anjadip is aptly termed a ‘Dolphin Hunter’, capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralising hostile submarines operating near India’s coastline. The vessel is equipped with advanced indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare systems, including the Hull Mounted Sonar Abhay, lightweight torpedoes, and ASW rocket systems, enabling precision engagement of submerged threats.
Beyond its primary ASW role, the agile 77-metre warship is also capable of undertaking Coastal Surveillance, Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), and Search and Rescue missions. Powered by a high-speed Water-Jet Propulsion system, the vessel can achieve speeds of up to 25 knots, ensuring swift response and sustained operational readiness.
Anjadip, named after the historically significant island near Karwar, will operate under the Eastern Naval Command, significantly reinforcing maritime security across critical coastal regions, including Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Its induction marks another decisive step in transforming the Indian Navy into a formidable ‘Builder’s Navy’, enhancing its capability to safeguard India’s vast maritime interests, protect vital sea lanes, and counter emerging underwater threats with indigenous strength.
