Indian Navy to Commission INS Androth, Second Indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft
The Indian Navy will commission INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at a ceremonial event at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, on October 6.
Visakhapatnam, October 6: The Indian Navy will commission INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at a ceremonial event at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, on October 6. The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, INS Androth represents another milestone in India’s journey towards maritime self-reliance. The vessel has over 80% indigenous content, underscoring the Navy’s commitment to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision through home-grown design and technology.
The commissioning marks a further boost to the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities, particularly for operations in shallow and coastal waters. The ASW-SWC class ships are designed to detect and neutralise underwater threats, adding a critical layer to India’s maritime defence network.
Recent inductions, including INS Arnala, Nistar, Udaygiri, and Nilgiri, along with Androth, signal the Navy’s growing emphasis on indigenous capability, innovation, and balanced fleet expansion across operational spectrums.
