What happened:
On February 27, the Indian Navy will commission INS Anjadip at Chennai port. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, it is the third vessel under the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft project and is designed for littoral combat operations.
Why it matters:
Equipped with advanced ASW systems including the indigenous Abhay sonar and lightweight torpedoes, the vessel strengthens coastal defence and enhances maritime security in the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry region. Dinesh K Tripathi is set to attend the commissioning.