Chennai: The Indian Navy has inducted Anjadip, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), strengthening coastal defence and boosting indigenous naval capability.
The Navy received Anjadip on December 22, 2025, at Chennai. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) designed and built the vessel as part of a series of eight ASW Shallow Water Craft for the Navy.
GRSE constructed the warship in line with Indian Register of Shipping classification rules. The project operates under a public-private partnership between GRSE and L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli. This collaboration reflects India’s growing strength in defence manufacturing.
ASW Shallow Water Craft enhance coastal security
The ASW Shallow Water Craft measure about 77 metres in length. They rank as the largest Indian naval warships powered by waterjets. The vessels carry lightweight torpedoes, indigenously developed anti-submarine rockets, and advanced shallow-water sonar systems. These features allow the Navy to detect and engage underwater threats effectively. They also improve coastal surveillance and mine-laying operations.
The Navy named the ship Anjadip after the former INS Anjadip, a Petya-class corvette decommissioned in 2003. The name also draws inspiration from Anjadip Island near Karwar in Karnataka, underlining India’s maritime focus.
With this induction, the Navy achieved another milestone in indigenous shipbuilding. The ASW Shallow Water Craft project features over 80 per cent indigenous content. As a result, it aligns closely with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision and strengthens India’s domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem.
