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The Indian Navy on Monday took delivery of INS Anjadip, the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, marking another milestone in the Navy’s push for self-reliance in warship construction.
Designed to enhance the Navy’s anti-submarine, coastal surveillance and mine-laying capabilities, INS Anjadip is a modern reincarnation of the earlier INS Anjadip. This Petya-class corvette was decommissioned in 2003. The new platform is expected to play a key role in securing India’s littoral waters against emerging underwater threats.
The ship is named after Anjadip Island, located off the coast of Karwar in Karnataka, symbolising India’s commitment to safeguarding its extensive maritime domain, the Indian Navy said in a statement.
The ASW-SWC programme has been executed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with the ships designed and constructed in accordance with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) classification rules. The project underscores the growing maturity of collaborative defence manufacturing in the country.
Measuring about 77 metres in length, the ASW-SWC vessels are the largest Indian naval warships propelled by waterjets. They are equipped with state-of-the-art lightweight torpedoes, indigenously developed anti-submarine rockets and shallow-water sonar systems, enabling effective detection and engagement of submarines operating close to the coast.
According to the Indian Navy, INS Anjadip features over 80 per cent indigenous content, reinforcing the government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and reflecting the expanding domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem aimed at reducing dependence on imports.
The delivery of INS Anjadip follows the commissioning of INS Mahe last month, the first of the Mahe-class ASW-SWC, at a ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The event was hosted by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, and presided over by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, alongside senior naval officers, representatives from Cochin Shipyard and other distinguished guests.
INS Mahe derives its name from the historic coastal town of Mahe on the Malabar Coast, whose rich maritime heritage mirrors the ship’s blend of operational capability and resilience.
Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), the ship’s combat suite blends multiple systems into a compact yet potent network. It is specifically designed for anti-submarine operations in coastal and shallow waters. Fitted with advanced weapons, sensors, and communication systems enabling it to detect, track, and neutralise sub-surface threats with precision, the ship can sustain prolonged operations in shallow waters and features technologically advanced machinery and control systems.
The ASW SWC will enhance the Indian Navy’s efforts in littoral anti-submarine warfare due to the Pakistan Navy’s anticipated expansion of its submarine fleet, including the introduction of midget submarines and uncrewed underwater vehicles. The ASW SWC is capable of conducting low-intensity maritime operations, coordinated ASW missions with aircraft, and search and rescue operations in coastal waters, among other tasks.
Team Bharatshakti
