Indian Navy to Commission ‘Dolphin Hunter’ INS Anjadip: The Indian Navy warship INS Anjadip which US Military experts consider an advanced anti-submarine vessel functions as India’s military strategic asset for its maritime defense operations. The deployment of this vessel demonstrates India’s increased commitment to developing underwater combat capabilities while protecting its coastal regions and fostering local defense production.
The ceremonial commissioning of the defense installation will take place on 27 February 2026 in Chennai when Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, the Chief of Naval Staff, will preside over the event. The Indian naval modernization program will achieve a new milestone through this event.
Indian Navy to Commission ‘Dolphin Hunter’ INS Anjadip
The Indian Navy operates INS Anjadip as the third ship of its Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft project which consists eight vessels. The naval vessels have been developed to operate in coastal shallow waters which represent a major combat challenge for understanding enemy submarine operations.
The ship named “Dolphin Hunter” enables its crew to conduct underwater threat detection through its advanced sonar and weapon systems which operate similarly to how dolphins use echolocation for underwater navigation.
The ship reaches a length of 77 meters and it possesses a maximum speed of 25 knots because its high-speed water-jet propulsion system enables fast mission response operations.
Indian Navy Commissions ASW Warship Anjadip to Strengthen Coastal Security
Indigenous Technology and Make-in-India Push
The indigenous content of INS Anjadip represents its most essential feature. The vessel has been constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata which demonstrates India’s increasing defense industry independence through the Aatmanirbhar Bharat program.
The ship incorporates advanced Indian-developed technologies, which include:
- The hull-mounted sonar system Abhay enables underwater detection capabilities
- The system uses lightweight torpedoes and anti-submarine rockets
- The system combines integrated combat and platform management systems
- The system uses indigenous sensors for weapon integration purposes
The system provides military forces with multiple operational functionalities that extend beyond submarine detection missions
INS Anjadip serves its primary function as anti-submarine warfare system, which enables it to operate multiple different military missions through its design. The system enables the military to conduct:
The system enables the military to conduct:
- Hull-Mounted Sonar “Abhay” for underwater detection
- Lightweight torpedoes and anti-submarine rockets
- Integrated combat and platform management systems
- Indigenous sensors and weapon integration
Multi-Role Capabilities Beyond Submarine Hunting
INS Anjadip serves primarily as an anti-submarine warfare platform, but its design allows the ship to execute various operational duties, which include:
- Coastal surveillance and maritime patrol
- Low-intensity maritime operations (LIMO)
- Search and rescue missions
- Mine laying and coastal defence support
The vessel can operate effectively in both wartime and peacetime, which encompasses maritime security missions and humanitarian operations.
Part of a Larger Naval Modernization Program
INS Anjadip serves as a component of the Indian Navy’s naval expansion program. This program consists of three main components which include the following elements:
- The establishment of eight ASW shallow water craft ships
- The development of indigenous destroyers and frigates
- The acquisition of advanced submarines and aircraft carriers
- The deployment of maritime surveillance aircraft and helicopters.
Technical Snapshot: Key Specifications
Type: Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
Length: ~77 meters
Speed: Up to 25 knots
Crew: Around 57 personnel
Armament: Torpedoes, ASW rockets, naval guns
Sensors: Advanced sonar systems including hull-mounted sonar
Builder: GRSE, Kolkata
Commissioning: 27 February 2026
