Defence
Indian Navy Takes Delivery Of ‘Androth’, Indigenously Built Anti-Submarine Warfare Vessel With State-Of-The-Art Capabilities
INS Androth
The Indian Navy has received ‘Androth’, the second in the series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs), from Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
The vessel was delivered on Saturday (13 September), marking another milestone in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
The ASW SWC class has been fully designed and constructed in India, adhering to the Classification Rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), according to a statement by the Ministry of Defence.
The ships significantly strengthen the Navy’s ability to conduct anti-submarine warfare, coastal surveillance, and mine-laying operations in littoral waters.
The vessel is named after Androth Island in Lakshadweep, underscoring India’s commitment to protecting its maritime frontiers.
With a length of about 77 metres, these are the largest Indian naval warships to be propelled by a Diesel Engine–Waterjet combination.
‘Androth’ is equipped with:
Advanced ASW rockets
State-of-the-art shallow water SONAR
These systems enhance the Navy’s capacity to detect and engage hostile submarines operating close to the coast.
With more than 80 per cent indigenous content, the vessel stands as a testament to the India's self-reliance push, showcasing the growing maturity of country's domestic shipbuilding industry and reducing reliance on imports.
The induction of ‘Androth’ is expected to enhance the Navy’s operational readiness while reinforcing India’s strategic deterrence in the Indian Ocean Region.
