♦ The Indian Navy commissioned INS Anjadip, also known as “Dolphin Hunter” at the Chennai port on 27 February 2026. It will focus on detection, tracking and neutralisation of enemy submarines in coastal areas. INS Anjadip is the third of the eight vessels being built under the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft project.

♦ Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, INS Anjadip is a state-of-the-art vessel specifically designed to address the challenges of the littoral combat environment— the coastal and shallow waters vital for the nation’s security.

♦ INS Anjadip, which has been named after the historical island off the coast of Karwar, is the latest addition in a series of warships designed specifically for anti-submarine warfare (ASW). 

♦ The 77-meter-long, 1400-tonne vessel is configured for rapid response and sustained operations in a coastal environment.