The Indian Navy has taken delivery of Anjadip, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) in a series of eight vessels indigenously designed and built for coastal defence and anti-submarine operations. The handover ceremony was held at Chennai Port Trust, marking a significant milestone in India’s naval shipbuilding efforts.
Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, Kolkata, under a public-private partnership (PPP) with L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, Anjadip reinforces the Indian Navy’s capabilities in detecting and engaging underwater threats while enhancing coastal surveillance and mine-laying operations.
At approximately 77 metres in length, the vessel is among the largest Indian naval warships propelled by water-jet propulsion systems and is equipped with lightweight torpedoes, indigenous anti-submarine rockets, and advanced shallow water sonar suites. The ship’s design is in accordance with the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), reflecting robust indigenous engineering and compliance standards.
Anjadip is the 115th warship built by GRSE and 77th delivered to the Indian Navy, and represents the shipyard’s fifth warship delivery in 2025. It carries on the legacy of the erstwhile INS Anjadip, a Petya-class corvette that was decommissioned in 2003, and derives its name from Anjadip Island off the coast of Karnataka, signalling India’s commitment to maritime security.
The delivery underscores India’s drive towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in defence manufacturing, with Anjadip featuring high indigenous content and showcasing the nation’s growing domestic defence production ecosystem.
Rear Admiral Gautam Marwaha, CSO (Tech), Eastern Naval Command, formally accepted the vessel on behalf of the Indian Navy.