Why in the News?
The Indian Navy received Anjadip, the third of eight Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), on December 22, 2025 at Chennai.
About Anjadip and ASW SWC Project
- Type: Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
- Role: Anti submarine warfare, coastal surveillance, mine laying
- Length: Around 77 metres
- Propulsion: Waterjets
- Distinction: Largest Indian naval warships propelled by waterjets
Builder and Collaboration
- Designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
- Project executed under Public Private Partnership
- Private partner: Larsen and Toubro Shipyard, Kattupalli
- Classification: Built as per Indian Register of Shipping rules
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(a) Amphibious warfare ship (b) Nuclear-powered submarine (c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel (d) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier |
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