Kolkata/Chennai, Dec 22 (NationPress) The Indian Navy can now enhance its anti-submarine capabilities with the delivery of the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), named Anjadip, by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) on Monday.

This marks the third vessel in a series of eight being constructed at the shipyard, officially handed over to the Navy at the Chennai Port Trust.

The Anjadip is the fifth warship delivered by GRSE in 2025, contributing to the shipyard's milestone of building its 115th warship and delivering the 77th to the Navy. The vessel was received by Rear Admiral Gautam Marwaha, Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Eastern Naval Command.

Prior to the Anjadip, GRSE delivered four warships in 2025, including the Advanced Guided Missile Frigate Himgiri, as well as the initial two ASW SWCs, Arnala and Androth, along with the Survey Vessel (Large) Ikshak. All four ships have been successfully commissioned into the Navy. This achievement is notable for any shipyard in India.

The delivery of the Anjadip comes just under four months after the handover of the Androth on September 13, 2025, demonstrating GRSE's impressive capacity for warship production.

According to an official, Anjadip exemplifies the shipyard's commitment to Atmanirbharta in defense shipbuilding. Like its predecessors, Arnala and Androth, this warship is equipped with an indigenous 30 mm Naval Surface Gun, manufactured by GRSE, and boasts nearly 88 percent indigenous content.

The warships in this class are designed for comprehensive sub-surface surveillance of coastal waters, conducting search and attack missions. They are capable of coordinating anti-submarine operations alongside aircraft, featuring advanced Combat Management Systems and arming capabilities with lightweight torpedoes and anti-submarine warfare rockets. Each ASW SWC can accommodate 57 personnel, including seven officers.

Fitted with three water jets powered by marine diesel engines, Anjadip offers exceptional agility and maneuverability. An added advantage is its shallow draught of 2.7 metres, allowing it to operate effectively close to the coast while searching for sub-surface threats.

Currently, GRSE is engaged in the construction of 12 additional warships, which include two P17A advanced stealth frigates, five ASW SWCs, a Survey Vessel (Large), and four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels. Furthermore, the shipyard is also building a dozen Multi-Purpose Vessels for a German client, four research vessels, and 13 hybrid ferries. GRSE anticipates concluding a prestigious contract for five New Generation Corvettes in this financial year.