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High PriorityAnjadip – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
#Defence#Naval Platforms#Indigenous Manufacturing
Last updated: 22 December 2025
Core Update
Anjadip has been delivered to the Indian Navy as the third vessel under the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project.
What is Anjadip?
Anjadip is an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) designed for operations in shallow coastal waters.
Operational Role
- Anti-submarine warfare
- Coastal surveillance
- Mine-laying operations
Project Context
- Third vessel of an eight-ship ASW-SWC project
Indigenous Manufacturing
- Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata
- Constructed under a PPP model with L&T Shipyard
- Over 80% indigenous content
Key Capabilities
- Length: approximately 77 metres
- Waterjet propulsion
- Equipped with torpedoes, indigenous ASW rockets and shallow-water SONAR
UPSC Relevance
- GS-III: Defence preparedness, indigenisation
Prelims Trap Alert
⚠️ ASW-SWC is a specific platform class. Optimised for shallow waters, not blue-water combat.
CivisPrime Tip
💡 If you see Anjadip, recall ASW-SWC – coastal anti-submarine platform.
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Quick Recall
3 cardsAnjadip: What type of vessel?
Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) – 3rd of 8-ship project
Anjadip builder and indigenous content?
GRSE, Kolkata (PPP with L&T Shipyard); >80% indigenous content
ASW-SWC optimised for?
Shallow coastal waters – NOT blue-water combat
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