Indian Navy commissions INS Anjadip to enhance anti-submarine warfare capabilities
The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Anjadip, the fourth indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC). Constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), the 77-metre vessel is specifically engineered to detect and neutralize enemy submarines in littoral or coastal waters. Equipped with advanced sonar systems, lightweight torpedoes, and anti-submarine rockets, the ship reflects India's growing 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' capabilities in naval design. Beyond combat, it is equipped for coastal surveillance, search and rescue, and low-intensity maritime operations.
Key Points
- INS Anjadip is the fourth vessel in a series of eight ASW SWC ships built indigenously by GRSE, Kolkata.
- The ship is designed for the 'littoral combat environment,' focusing on shallow-water submarine threats.
- It features modern combat management systems, shallow-water sonars, and lightweight torpedoes for precision strikes.
- The vessel supports India's maritime security by performing coastal surveillance and search and rescue missions.
Exam Facts
- Vessel Name: INS Anjadip (ASW SWC).
- Manufacturer: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE).
- Vessel Length: 77 metres.
- Commissioning Port: Chennai Port.
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