The Indian Navy has commissioned 'Androth', its second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at a ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The event was presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command, in the presence of senior naval officers and representatives from Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), the vessel's builder.
'Androth' is designed to enhance the Navy's capabilities in countering underwater threats in coastal and shallow waters. The vessel is indigenously built with over 80% local components, underscoring India's commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing. This commissioning follows the induction of 'INS Arnala', the first ship of the ASW-SWC class, earlier this year.
The 'Androth' is equipped with advanced sonar systems and weaponry tailored for operations in shallow maritime zones. Its induction is part of the Navy's broader strategy to modernise its fleet and bolster coastal security. The vessel's name, 'Androth', pays homage to a previous ship of the same name and reflects the strategic significance of India's maritime territories.
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The commissioning of 'Androth' marks another milestone in the Indian Navy's ongoing efforts to enhance its operational capabilities and strengthen national security through indigenous innovation and production.
The Indian Navy is currently engaged in Exercise Konkan-25, a bilateral maritime drill with the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom off India’s western coast. The exercise, running from 5–12 October 2025, involves complex operational manoeuvres, including anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare, alongside flying operations and seamanship evolutions. Indian assets, including the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, destroyers, frigates, submarines, and shore-based air units, are operating alongside the UK’s HMS Prince of Wales and accompanying warships and air assets.
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