Navy gets 2nd indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft 'Androth'

The Indian Navy took delivery of the second of the eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs) being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, marking a significant step towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

The indigenously designed and constructed ships, built according to the Classification Rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) at GRSE, strengthen the Navy’s anti-submarine, coastal surveillance, and mine-laying capabilities.

The newly delivered ship, named Androth, draws its name from Androth Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, underscoring India’s commitment to safeguarding its vast maritime territories. At approximately 77 meters in length, these are the largest Indian Naval warships propelled by a Diesel Engine-Waterjet combination.

Equipped with state-of-the-art lightweight torpedoes, indigenous ASW rockets, and advanced shallow water SONAR, Androth enables effective submarine detection and engagement in littoral zones.

Androth’s delivery is yet another milestone in the Indian Navy’s quest for indigenous shipbuilding, upholding the Government’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ with over 80 percent indigenous content, reflecting growing domestic capabilities and reducing dependency on imports.

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