The Anjadip, an indigenous-designed and constructed Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) by the Indian Navy, has been a milestone in the modernisation of the navy and the manufacturing of defence-related items in India. The third vessel of such a series under production was Anjadip, built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in collaboration with L&T Shipyard, and was delivered at Chennai Port Trust. These high-tech shallow water vessels will help the Navy to detect and counter underwater threats off the coast to support the anti-submarine, surveillance, and mine-laying missions and promote the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat of the government’s indigenous defence capability.
Significance of Anjadip Indigenous Anti-Submarine
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The third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) commissioned in the Indian Navy is called Anjadip and was commissioned to enhance coast defence.
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It is native-designed and constructed as the ASW SWC Project, which augments the shallow-water anti-submarine power of India.
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It is a successful experience of collaboration between the public and the private since it was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in conjunction with L&T Shipyard.
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The ship is armed with anti-submarine equipment, coastal patrol, mine laying, and low-intensity maritime operations.
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It is more than 80 percent indigenous and thus is compatible with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat concept.
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The project facilitates Make in India and the modernisation of the Navy’s littoral warfare fleet.
Recently Asked Questions (PYQs)
| Exam Name | Year | Question (Indian Navy) | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDA | 2021 | What is the motto of the Indian Navy? | Sham No Varunah |
| CDS | 2020 | Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces? | President of India |
| Navy SSR/AA | 2022 | What is the headquarters of the Indian Navy? | New Delhi |
| NDA | 2019 | Which naval command is known as the Sword Arm of the Indian Navy? | Western Naval Command |
| CDS | 2021 | INS Vikrant belongs to which category? | Aircraft Carrier |
| Navy MR | 2023 | What is the rank insignia of a Commodore? | One thick stripe with one thin stripe |
| NDA | 2022 | Which shipyard builds the most indigenous warships for the Navy? | GRSE |
| CDS | 2018 | What is the Indian Navy Day celebrated on? | 4 December |
| Navy SSR | 2020 | Which operation marked the Indian Navy’s role in the 1971 war? | Operation Trident |
| NDA | 2023 | What type of warfare does ASW deal with? | Anti-Submarine Warfare |
Conclusion (Anjadip Indigenous Anti-Submarine)
Anjadip is an important achievement point to enhance the anti-submarine strength of the coasts and shallow waters of India. Being an indigenously developed platform, it improves maritime security and helps in updating the fleet as well as in strengthening other national programs such as Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India in the defence industry.
