Yard 3034 (Ajay), the eighth and final ship of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), was launched on 21 July 2025 at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) will boost Indian Navy’s underwater domain awareness, anti-submarine warfare, and mine-laying capabilities. The ship features Hull Mounted Sonar and Low Frequency Variable Depth Sonar (LFVDS). It is armed with torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, NSG-30 Gun, and 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote Control Gun (SRCG). The ship will enhance India’s maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
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