Why in News?
The Indian Navy has inducted Anjadip, the third of eight Anti Submarine Warfare-Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), strengthening near-shore anti-submarine and coastal security capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Description:
About Anjadip:
- Type: Anti Submarine Warfare – Shallow Water Craft
- Builder: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata
- Naming: After Anjadip Island (off Karwar, Karnataka); also recalls the decommissioned INS Anjadip (Petya-class corvette)
Operational Capabilities:
- Designed for coastal anti-submarine operations, Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), and mine-laying in littoral waters.
Key Technical Features:
- Propulsion: They are the largest Indian naval warships propelled by waterjets.
- Indigenization: Features over 80% indigenous content, supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
- Armament: Equipped with lightweight torpedoes, indigenous anti-submarine rockets, and shallow water sonar.
Project & Implementation:
- Execution Model: Public–Private Partnership (PPP). GRSE + L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli
Strategic Significance:
- Enhances near-shore ASW—a critical gap area versus conventional blue-water ASW platforms
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