Indian Navy's New Anti-submarine Warfare Vessel, Anjadip, Successfully Launched

Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) successfully launched Anjadip, an anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft vessel, at Larsen and Toubro, Kattupalli Port. This marks the third vessel out of the eight ships under the contract signed between GRSE and the Ministry of Defence in April 2019. Anjadip is named after the strategically important island of Anjadip off Karwar Port, Karnataka.

The new 'Arnala' class of ships, built by GRSE, will replace the Navy's existing 'Abhay' class of Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes. These vessels are specifically designed for anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, low-intensity maritime operations, and subsurface surveillance. With an impressive 80 per cent indigenisation, each ship measures approximately 77 m in length, boasts a displacement of 900 tons, and can reach a maximum speed of 25 knots. They have an endurance of 1,800 nautical miles.

The launch ceremony was attended by Vice Admiral R.B. Pandit, Commander in Chief of the Strategic Forces Command. Under the contract, GRSE will build four ships, while Larsen and Toubro, Shipbuilding, Kattupalli, has been subcontracted to construct the remaining four ships.

This significant achievement highlights the expertise and capabilities of GRSE in contributing to India's defence sector. The launch of Anjadip represents another step forward in strengthening the country's naval capabilities, ensuring enhanced security and preparedness in coastal waters.