Institutional and Programme Context
- INS Anjadip is part of the eight-vessel ASW Shallow Water Craft series.
- Constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers.
- Named after Anjadip Island off the Karnataka coast, linking naval assets to strategic geography.
Operational Mandate
- Conduct anti-submarine operations in coastal waters.
- Provide surveillance and deterrence against hostile submarines.
- Undertake mine-laying and defensive maritime tasks.
Technical Configuration
- Length around 77 metres with waterjet propulsion.
- Advanced anti-submarine warfare suite.
- Hull-mounted and low-frequency variable depth sonar systems.
- Armed with torpedoes, ASW rockets, and 30 mm CIWS.
Strategic Implications
- Strengthens India’s western maritime defence grid.
- Enhances capability to secure sea lines of communication.
- Contributes to indigenisation and Atmanirbhar defence objectives.
- Improves rapid-response capability against underwater incursions.
These four vessels collectively represent a doctrinal shift toward strengthening littoral anti-submarine warfare capabilities and enhancing India’s maritime security architecture in the Indian Ocean Region.
