Chennai: In a significant boost to India’s maritime security architecture, the Indian Navy on Friday commissioned INS Anjadip at Chennai Port, reinforcing coastal defence and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) preparedness in the littoral zone.
Highlighting the milestone on X, the Navy termed the induction another step forward in the Aatmanirbhar Bharat journey, presenting Anjadip as the next indigenous powerhouse in shallow-water submarine hunting.
Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the warship is the third of eight vessels under the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project — a programme aimed at enhancing India’s near-shore combat capability.
Designed to tackle the complexities of the “littoral combat environment,” Anjadip is tailored for operations in shallow coastal waters that are vital to the nation’s security matrix.
INS Anjadip at a Glance: 7 Powerful Facts
1. Third in ASW-SWC Series
Anjadip is the third of eight specialised ASW Shallow Water Craft being built to counter submarine threats in India’s coastal waters.
2. Indigenous Shipbuilding Push
Constructed by GRSE, the vessel underscores India’s growing self-reliance in advanced warship construction.
3. Built for Littoral Combat
Specifically engineered for shallow-water and coastal operations, the ship addresses the unique challenges of submarine warfare close to shore.
4. Speed & Agility
The 77-metre-long craft is powered by a high-speed water-jet propulsion system, capable of achieving up to 25 knots, ensuring rapid response and sustained patrol operations.
5. The ‘Dolphin Hunter’
Anjadip is designed to detect, track and neutralise enemy submarines operating in coastal areas — earning it the moniker “Dolphin Hunter.”
6. Cutting-Edge Indigenous Weapons Suite
The vessel carries an advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare package, including the indigenous hull-mounted sonar Abhay, along with lightweight torpedoes and ASW rockets.
7. Multi-Role Capability
Beyond its ASW mandate, the warship can undertake Coastal Surveillance, Low-Intensity Maritime Operations, and Search and Rescue missions, enhancing operational flexibility.
Named after Anjadip Island off the coast of Karwar in North Karnataka along the Arabian Sea, the ship’s induction strengthens naval security across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry’s coastline while safeguarding India’s vast maritime interests.
🚢 Continuing the momentum of #AatmanirbharBharat! Presenting the construction journey of #Anjadip – the next powerhouse ASW Shallow Water Craft constructed by #GRSE. 🛠️⚓
This indigenously designed Dolphin Hunter is ready to join #IndianNavy to safeguard our coastlines.… pic.twitter.com/yo3HZvCHYn
— IN (@IndiannavyMedia) February 25, 2026
In a major boost to defence indigenisation, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) supplied nearly 3,500 tonnes of special-grade steel for the eight ASW-SWC vessels under construction at GRSE. The steel was sourced from SAIL’s integrated plants in Bokaro, Bhilai and Rourkela, reflecting the robustness of India’s domestic defence supply chain.
SAIL has previously provided specialised steel for key naval platforms including INS Vikrant, INS Udaygiri, INS Nilgiri and INS Surat.
With INS Anjadip now operational, the Indian Navy has added a potent coastal guardian to its fleet — a symbol of indigenous strength steering India’s maritime defence into a new era.
