Navy boosts anti-submarine capability with INS Anjadip, Pg10

Key Highlights:

• Indian Navy commissioned INS Anjadip, its fourth indigenously built anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, at Chennai Port.
• The 77-meter vessel is designed to detect, track, and neutralize enemy submarines in coastal waters.
• Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata, INS Anjadip is equipped with indigenous anti-submarine warfare weapons and sensors.
• The ship is named after the historic island of Anjadip off the coast of Karwar, and will address littoral combat environment challenges.

Detailed Insights:

• INS Anjadip is equipped with modern shallow-water sonars, lightweight torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, and a combat management system.
• The vessel can undertake coastal surveillance, low-intensity maritime operations, and search and rescue operations.
• The commissioning highlights India's growing Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defense, moving beyond "Make in India" to "Trust in India".
• These shallow water crafts enhance the Navy's capabilities in littoral waters, crucial for protecting coastal assets and maritime interests.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Anti-Submarine Warfare: Naval operations to detect, track, and neutralize enemy submarines.
• Littoral Waters: Coastal regions and shallow waters near the shore.
• Aatmanirbharta: Indian government policy promoting self-reliance in various sectors, including defense.