Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has achieved a major milestone with the delivery of its fifth warship of the year to the Indian Navy. The Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) Anjadip—the third vessel in a series of eight being constructed by GRSE—was formally handed over to the Navy at Chennai Port Trust on Monday.
With the delivery of Anjadip, GRSE has now built 115 warships and delivered 77 of them to the Indian Navy, underscoring its long-standing contribution to India’s naval shipbuilding programme. The vessel was accepted on behalf of the Navy by Rear Admiral Gautam Marwaha, VSM, Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Eastern Naval Command.
Earlier in 2025, GRSE delivered four warships—Advanced Guided Missile Frigate Himgiri, the first two ASW SWCs Arnala and Androth, and the Survey Vessel (Large) Ikshak. All four have since been commissioned into the Navy, marking a rare achievement for any Indian shipyard.
The delivery of Anjadip comes less than four months after the handover of Androth on September 13, 2025, highlighting GRSE’s capability to deliver complex naval platforms at an accelerated pace.
Reinforcing the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, Anjadip boasts nearly 88% indigenous content. Like her sister ships, she is equipped with an indigenously manufactured 30 mm Naval Surface Gun produced by GRSE.
Designed for full-scale sub-surface surveillance and search-and-attack operations in coastal waters, the ASW SWC class can also undertake coordinated anti-submarine warfare missions with aircraft. The vessels are fitted with advanced Combat Management Systems and are armed with lightweight torpedoes and anti-submarine warfare rockets. Each ship can accommodate 57 personnel, including seven officers.
Powered by marine diesel engines driving three water jets, Anjadip offers exceptional agility and maneuverability. With a shallow draught of just 2.7 metres, the vessel can operate close to the coast, providing a significant advantage in detecting and countering sub-surface threats.
GRSE’s order book remains robust, with 12 additional warships currently under construction. These include two Project 17A advanced stealth frigates, five more ASW SWCs, one Survey Vessel (Large), and four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels. In addition, the shipyard is building 12 Multi-Purpose Vessels for a German client, four research vessels, and 13 hybrid ferries. GRSE is also expecting the conclusion of a prestigious contract for the construction of five New Generation Corvettes within the current financial year.
The delivery of Anjadip further cements GRSE’s position as a key pillar of India’s indigenous naval shipbuilding capability.
