INS Anjadip: The story behind the Navy’s latest warship name
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Why in news
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Anjadip, a new warship designed to enhance anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities and coastal surveillance.
Background
INS Anjadip is a 77-meter-long vessel built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata. It is equipped with hull-mounted sonar Abhay, Lightweight Torpedoes, and ASW Rockets, serving as a successor to the Petya-class corvettes.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TINS Anjadip: A warship designed for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and coastal surveillance.
- FactINS Anjadip: A 77-meter-long vessel.
- PostGarden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers: The Kolkata-based shipyard that built INS Anjadip.
- FactSonar Abhay: A hull-mounted sonar system equipped on INS Anjadip.
- PlaceAnjadip: An island located off the coast of Karwar in Karnataka.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of enhancing anti-submarine warfare capabilities in securing India's maritime borders and coastal waters.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technological parity: Necessity of indigenous sonar and torpedo systems to counter regional submarine threats
- Strategic depth: Role of coastal surveillance in monitoring maritime trade routes and preventing maritime incursions
Keywords: Anti-submarine warfare · Maritime security · Coastal surveillance · Indigenization · Naval modernization
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