Chennai: Indian Navy to commission ‘Dolphin Hunter’ INS Anjadip
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Border management· Prelims·
Why in news
The Indian Navy is set to commission the INS Anjadip, a specialized anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, at Chennai port to enhance coastal security.
Background
The INS Anjadip is a 77-meter vessel built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata. It is equipped with a high-speed propulsion system and an indigenous anti-submarine warfare weapons package for coastal surveillance and search and rescue operations.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TINS Anjadip: A state-of-the-art anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft.
- PostAdmiral Dinesh K Tripathi: Chief of the Naval Staff attending the commissioning.
- BodyGarden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers: The Kolkata-based firm that built the vessel.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of indigenous shallow water craft in securing India's maritime borders and countering asymmetric threats in coastal regions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technological sovereignty: Reducing reliance on foreign OEMs for indigenous anti-submarine warfare weapons packages
- Operational versatility: Balancing coastal surveillance with low-intensity maritime operations and search and rescue capabilities
Keywords: Maritime Security · Anti-Submarine Warfare · Indigenous Defense · Coastal Surveillance · Naval Modernization
More Internal Security notes
- Jammu Kashmir Pahalgam terror attack: NIA seeks China’s legal assistance to trace information on GoPro · 4 March 2026
- Defence Ministry signs contract worth ₹5,083 crore with HAL for acquisition of military helicopters, surface-to-air missiles · 3 March 2026
- Odisha Police declare 2 more districts Maoist-free · 2 March 2026
- MHA cautions States against possible violence in the wake of U.S.-Israel military strikes against Iran · 1 March 2026
- Govt. blocks Supabase website, popular among code developers · 28 February 2026
- Surrendered Maoists attend Chhattisgarh Assembly proceedings · 28 February 2026
Something wrong, or something missing?
Spotted a mistake in a note, or want a topic, format or PDF that would help your preparation? Write to us. We read every mail and fix errors fast.
This note is generated automatically from SatyaDheesh's news feed and mapped to the UPSC CSE syllabus. Check facts against the original report or PIB before using them in an answer.