Indian Navy receives third indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft ‘Anjadip’ from GRSE
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Why in news
The Indian Navy received the third indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) named 'Anjadip' from Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).
Background
The Anjadip is a 77-meter vessel equipped with advanced weaponry and sonar for coastal surveillance and anti-submarine warfare. It is the 115th warship built by GRSE and part of a Public-Private Partnership between GRSE and L&T Shipyard.
Facts for Prelims
- PostAnjadip: The third of eight ASW SWC vessels received by the Indian Navy.
- FactAnjadip: A 77-meter vessel equipped with advanced weaponry and sonar.
- BodyGRSE: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, located in Chennai.
- PlaceAnjadip Island: Located off the coast of Karnataka.
- FactAnjadip is the 115th warship built by GRSE.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the promotion of indigenous shipbuilding through Public-Private Partnerships contributes to India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' goals in the defense sector.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Industrial synergy: Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships to scale domestic shipbuilding capacity
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing import reliance for specialized coastal surveillance and ASW assets
- Technological sovereignty: Development of indigenous sonar and advanced weaponry systems
Keywords: Atmanirbhar Bharat · Public-Private Partnership · Anti-Submarine Warfare · Coastal Surveillance · Indigenous Shipbuilding
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