INS Anjadip Commissioned: GRSE Delivers Third ASW Shallow Water Craft to Indian Navy

Mumbai: In a major boost to India’s coastal defence capabilities, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) marked the commissioning of INS Anjadip, the third Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built for the Indian Navy.

The commissioning ceremony took place in Chennai on February 27, 2026, with the commissioning pennant being hoisted in the presence of senior naval and shipyard officials.

The warship was commissioned by Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff.

Third in a Series of Eight ASW SWCs

INS Anjadip is the third of eight Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Crafts being constructed by GRSE for the Navy. The vessel had earlier been delivered to the Navy on December 22, 2025, and was among five warships delivered by the shipyard in that calendar year.

Named after an island off the coast of Karwar, Karnataka, INS Anjadip reflects India’s strong push towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing. The ship boasts nearly 88% indigenous content, aligning with the Government’s Atmanirbharta initiative. Notably, even the 30 mm Naval Surface Gun installed onboard was manufactured by GRSE.

Key Capabilities of INS Anjadip

The ASW SWCs are designed for:

• Full-scale sub-surface surveillance of coastal waters

• Search and attack operations against submarines

• Coordinated anti-submarine operations with aircraft

The vessel is equipped with:

• Shallow water SONAR systems

• Combat Management Systems

• Lightweight torpedoes

• Anti-submarine warfare rockets

INS Anjadip has a crew complement of 57 personnel, including seven officers.

Advanced Maneuverability and Design

One of the standout features of INS Anjadip is its propulsion system. It is powered by three marine diesel engines fitted with water jets, making it highly agile and maneuverable.

With a shallow draught of just 2.7 metres, the vessel can operate close to the coastline, enabling effective detection and tracking of sub-surface threats. These crafts are also the largest vessels in the Indian Navy to be propelled by waterjets.

Leadership Remarks

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi emphasized India’s vision of achieving complete self-reliance in defence manufacturing by 2047, including at the component level. He praised GRSE for delivering INS Anjadip within seven months of commissioning the previous ship, INS Arnala, highlighting the shipyard’s reliability and operational excellence.

Cmde PR Hari (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director of GRSE, underscored the shipyard’s long-standing association with the Navy and reaffirmed its commitment to Atmanirbharta. He noted that INS Anjadip is the fifth GRSE-built ship commissioned during FY 2025–26. The remaining ships under the ASW SWC project are progressing as scheduled, with completion expected by FY 2026–27.

GRSE’s Expanding Order Book

GRSE is currently building:

• Two P17A advanced stealth frigates

• Five additional ASW SWCs

• One Survey Vessel (Large)

• Four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels

In addition, the shipyard is constructing 30 other vessels, including 13 export platforms. GRSE is also anticipating the finalization of a contract to build five New Generation Corvettes during the current financial year.

Strengthening Coastal Defence

The commissioning of INS Anjadip significantly enhances the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capability in shallow coastal waters. With high indigenous content and advanced surveillance systems, the vessel represents another milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliant and modern naval defence infrastructure.