Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Indian Navy Commissions Second Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft
The Indian Navy is adding a new ship called INS Androth to its fleet!
It's designed to find and stop submarines.
It's being put into service on October 6th.
The ship was built in India using mostly Indian-made parts, showing the country's self-reliance.
This new ship is equipped to detect underwater threats, help with rescues, and protect the coast.
The ship has advanced features for modern maritime warfare.
The Indian Navy commissioned the INS Androth on October 6th.
The commissioning took place at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam.
INS Androth is the second ASW-SWC inducted into the Navy.
The ship was built by GRSE Ltd. with over 80% indigenous components.
It is equipped for anti-submarine warfare, surveillance, and coastal defense.
- Who
- Indian Navy
- What
- Commissioned the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, INS Androth.
- When
- October 6
- Where
- Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard
- Why
- To enhance maritime security and demonstrate self-reliance.
- Ship Name
- INS Androth
- Type
- Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)
- Commissioning Date
- October 6
- Location
- Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard
- Builder
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., Kolkata
- Indigenous Components
- Over 80%
