GRSE hands over ASW shallow water craft Anjadip to Indian Navy

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has delivered the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW SWC) Anjadip to the Indian Navy, marking another milestone for the Kolkata-based public sector shipyard. The vessel was formally handed over at Chennai Port Trust on December 22, 2025.

Anjadip is the third ship in a series of eight ASW shallow water craft being built by GRSE for the Navy. With this delivery, the shipyard has completed its fifth warship handover in 2025, underlining a rare and notable achievement in India’s defence shipbuilding sector.

The vessel is the 115th warship constructed by GRSE and the 77th delivered to the Indian Navy. Acceptance was carried out by Rear Admiral Gautam Marwaha, VSM, Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Eastern Naval Command.

Earlier this year, GRSE had delivered four other warships — the advanced guided missile frigate Himgiri, the first two ASW SWCs Arnala and Androth, and the Survey Vessel (Large) Ikshak. All four have since been commissioned into naval service. The delivery of Anjadip comes less than four months after Androth, highlighting the shipyard’s ability to maintain a rapid construction and delivery schedule.

The new ASW craft reflects GRSE’s emphasis on self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Like her sister ships, Anjadip is equipped with an indigenously developed 30 mm Naval Surface Gun manufactured by GRSE, and features close to 88 per cent indigenous content.

Designed for shallow-water operations, the ASW SWC class is capable of comprehensive sub-surface surveillance, search and attack missions in coastal waters, and coordinated anti-submarine operations alongside aircraft. The vessels are fitted with combat management systems and are armed with lightweight torpedoes and anti-submarine warfare rockets. Each ship can accommodate a crew of 57, including seven officers.

Powered by marine diesel engines driving three water jets, Anjadip offers high agility and manoeuvrability. With a shallow draught of just 2.7 metres, the vessel can operate close to the coastline, giving it a significant operational advantage in detecting and countering underwater threats.

GRSE’s current order book includes 12 additional warships for the Indian Navy, comprising two Project 17A advanced stealth frigates, five more ASW shallow water craft, one Survey Vessel (Large), and four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels. In parallel, the shipyard is constructing 12 multi-purpose vessels for a German customer, four research vessels, and 13 hybrid ferries. GRSE is also anticipating the award of a major contract for five New Generation Corvettes within the current financial year.