Published: 28 February 2026OvertDefense / BharatShakti / SubkuzDefence Security
INS Anjadip Commissioned at Chennai: Fourth ASW-SWC Project Ship Joins the Fleet
The Indian Navy formally commissioned INS Anjadip on February 27, 2026, at a ceremony at Chennai Port presided over by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi. INS Anjadip is the third vessel to join the fleet under India's indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) programme, part of a series of eight vessels being constructed domestically.
Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the vessel boasts over 80% indigenous content — including structural steel sourced from Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) — making it a flagship example of Atmanirbhar Bharat in maritime defence. Equipped with advanced sonar systems, anti-submarine torpedoes, and indigenous combat management systems, INS Anjadip is specifically designed for shallow-water anti-submarine operations in coastal and littoral zones. Its commissioning strengthens India's capability to defend against submarine intrusions in shallow-water environments, particularly along India's extensive coastline. The vessel's name is derived from Anjadip island near Karwar, Karnataka, and it is assigned to the Western Naval Command.
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Q: Highlight the strategic and technological significance of INS Anjadip's commissioning at Chennai on February 27, 2026, particularly in the context of Atmanirbhar Bharat and India's indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft programme.
Answer (50 words):
INS Anjadip, India's third indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft from a planned series of eight, was commissioned at Chennai Port on February 27, 2026, by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi. Built by GRSE Kolkata with over 80% indigenous content including SAIL steel, it strengthens coastal anti-submarine capability and exemplifies Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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Frequently asked questions
What is INS Anjadip and when was it commissioned?
INS Anjadip is the fourth ship of India's Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project. It was commissioned on February 27, 2026 at Chennai by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi.
Which shipyard built INS Anjadip and what is the level of indigenous content?
INS Anjadip was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. The vessel carries over 80% indigenous content, making it a flagship achievement under the Atmanirbhar Bharat defence manufacturing programme.
What is the role of ASW Shallow Water Craft in the Indian Navy?
ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) Shallow Water Craft are specialised vessels designed to detect, track, and neutralise enemy submarines operating in coastal and littoral (shallow) waters, protecting India's maritime boundaries.
Why is India's ASW capability strategically significant in the Indian Ocean Region?
China has been expanding its submarine presence in the Indian Ocean Region, posing a strategic challenge to India. Enhanced ASW capability through vessels like INS Anjadip helps India monitor and counter underwater threats in its maritime neighbourhood.
What is the significance of GRSE in India's defence shipbuilding?
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata is India's only government-owned shipyard that manufactures warships for both the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard. INS Anjadip is GRSE's 115th warship, and it delivered five warships in 2025 alone — a record in Indian naval history.
