INS Anjadip Commissioned-New ASW Asset Strengthens Coastal Defence

Fourth ASW-SWC Inducted; 80% Indigenous Content, Built by GRSE & L&T

INS Anjadip — the fourth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) of the class — was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 27 February 2026 at Chennai Port. The ceremony was presided over by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and hosted by senior Eastern Naval Command leadership. Named after Anjadip Island off Karwar, the 77-metre, ~1,400-tonne vessel is optimised for anti-submarine operations in littoral and shallow-water environments.

Designed and built under India’s ASW-SWC programme, INS Anjadip carries an advanced sonar suite, torpedo launch capability, and a modern Combat Management System for integrated sensor-weapon actions. Over 80% of the ship’s content is indigenous, reflecting the Navy’s push for self-reliance. Construction and outfitting were executed through a partnership between Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers and Larsen & Toubro, demonstrating the collaboration between public and private shipyards.

Operationally, the vessel is tasked with coastal ASW patrols, submarine detection and neutralisation, and protection of sea lines of communication. INS Anjadip follows sister ships INS Arnala and INS Androth and will operate under the Flag Officer Commanding, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Naval Area, enhancing layered maritime surveillance and rapid response along India’s eastern littoral.

Important facts for exams

• ASW-SWC = Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (littoral ASW role).

• Length ≈ 77 m; displacement ≈ 1,400 tonnes; optimised for shallow-water ASW.

• Built by GRSE (Kolkata) & L&T (Kattupalli) with ~80% indigenous content.

• Primary capability: sonar detection, torpedo/weapon integration, CMS-driven engagements.