New Delhi, February 23. The Indian Navy is set to strengthen its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities with the commissioning of Anjadip, the third vessel under the eight-ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) programme. The warship will be inducted into the Eastern Naval Command at Chennai Port on February 27, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, the commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff.
Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers in Kolkata, Anjadip represents a major stride in India’s push towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-reliant India) initiative. The ASW-SWC project showcases indigenous warship design and construction tailored to meet the demands of littoral warfare in coastal and shallow waters, which are critical to national security.
Designed as a specialised “submarine hunter,” the 77-metre-long vessel is equipped to detect, track and neutralise enemy submarines operating in coastal areas. It features an advanced indigenous ASW suite, including the Hull Mounted Sonar Abhay, along with lightweight torpedoes and ASW rockets. Powered by a high-speed water-jet propulsion system, the ship can achieve speeds of up to 25 knots, enabling swift response and sustained operations.
Beyond its core ASW role, the agile craft is capable of undertaking coastal surveillance, low-intensity maritime operations and search-and-rescue missions.
Named after the historic Anjadip Island off the Karwar coast, the induction of Anjadip is expected to significantly enhance the Navy’s ability to secure India’s maritime interests and coastal regions, including Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, further advancing its transformation into a modern, self-reliant force.
