The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Anjadip at Chennai Port. The vessel marks the third ship in a series of eight being constructed under the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project.
INS Anjadip has been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers and is specially designed to operate in the challenging “littoral combat environment,” which includes coastal and shallow waters that are strategically vital for India’s maritime security.
Measuring 77 metres in length, the warship is equipped with a high-speed water-jet propulsion system, allowing it to reach a top speed of 25 knots. This enables swift deployment and sustained operational capability during missions.
The vessel features advanced indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) systems. Its weapon and sensor suite includes the hull-mounted sonar Abhay, along with lightweight torpedoes and ASW rockets, enhancing its capability to detect and neutralize underwater threats.
Named after Anjadip Island located off the coast of Karwar in North Karnataka in the Arabian Sea, the induction of INS Anjadip will significantly boost the Navy’s ability to safeguard India’s vast maritime interests, particularly along the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
In addition to its primary Anti-Submarine Warfare role, the warship is also capable of carrying out coastal surveillance, low-intensity maritime operations, and search and rescue missions, further strengthening India’s coastal defence framework.