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In February 2026, the Indian Navy announced the formal commissioning of Anjadip into the Eastern Naval Command at Chennai Port on February 27, 2026, enhancing ASW capabilities against underwater threats in littoral waters.
About INS Anjadip
- Project: Third vessel under the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) program, which will eventually field eight ships.
- Role: Designed to detect, track, and neutralize enemy submarines in coastal and littoral waters.
- Nickname: Known as a “Dolphin Hunter”, emphasizing its specialized role in shallow-water submarine hunting.
- Builder: Constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, showcasing India’s indigenous shipbuilding capabilities.
- Commissioning Ceremony: Presided over by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff.
Strategic Significance
- Enhances ASW capabilities in India’s eastern seaboard, particularly around Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
- Strengthens coastal defense and maritime security against underwater threats.
- Supports India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative by relying on indigenous design and manufacturing.
The ship is named after Anjadip Island, located off the Karwar coast, which has historical importance in India’s maritime heritage.
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