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Anjadip Vessel

The Indian Navy commissioned the indigenous anti‑submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW‑SWC) Anjadip, marking a significant step in the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ drive for defence self‑reliance. The vessel’s advanced sonar, torpedoes and water‑jet propulsion enhance coastal security and underscore the Navy’s shift towards a ‘Builder’s Navy’.

2026-02-24

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Name: Anjadip (named after Anjadip Island, Goa)
Type: Indigenous Anti‑Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW‑SWC)
Builder: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata
Project Phase: 3rd vessel of a planned eight ships under the ASW‑SWC project
Primary Role: Dolphin Hunter – detection, tracking and neutralisation of enemy submarines in littoral waters
Secondary Roles: Coastal surveillance, Low‑Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), Search & Rescue (SAR)
Propulsion: High‑speed water‑jet system, Top speed: 25 knots
Indigenous Sensors & Weapons: Hull‑mounted sonar ‘Abhay’, lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets

Background and Context

The ASW‑SWC project is part of India’s broader indigenisation and self‑reliance push in defence manufacturing.
Enhancing shallow‑water ASW capability is crucial for protecting vital littoral zones, especially the eastern seaboard and the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Naming the vessel after Anjadip Island underscores historical maritime significance; the island was claimed by Vasco da Gama in 1498, highlighting India’s long‑standing strategic presence in the Arabian Sea.

Significance for India / Governance / Policy

Strategic: Strengthens India’s ability to counter underwater threats close to the coast, complementing blue‑water ASW assets.
Economic: Promotes domestic shipbuilding, reducing dependence on imports and fostering the ‘Builder’s Navy’ concept.
Policy: Aligns with the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and the Ministry of Defence’s roadmap for indigenous warship production.

Related Constitutional / Legal Provisions

Defence Production Policy (2022) – encourages indigenous design and production of defence equipment.
Make in India Programme – provides policy framework for domestic manufacturing, including naval platforms.

References

PIB Press Release, 24 Feb 2026
Indigenisation Efforts of Navy (internal link)