New Delhi: The Indian Navy will commission Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at a ceremony on 06 Oct 2025 at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The event 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, Androth features over 80% indigenous content, reflecting India’s growing ability to design and produce advanced naval platforms domestically. The induction will enhance the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities, particularly in littoral waters, while reinforcing the Navy’s focus on innovation and indigenisation.
“The commissioning of Androth marks yet another milestone in the Indian Navy’s steady stride towards capability enhancement and indigenisation,” the Navy said.
In recent months, the Navy has inducted several state-of-the-art vessels including Arnala, Nistar, Udaygiri, and Nilgiri, demonstrating a balanced expansion across all maritime operations. These additions highlight the contribution of Indian shipyards and industries in strengthening the country’s maritime security framework.
Above all, the new induction embodies the spirit of Aatmanirbharta, combining indigenous design, home-grown technology, and operational excellence to meet evolving maritime challenges.
BI Bureau
