Indian Navy Inducts Indigenous ASW Ship ‘Androth’ to Strengthen Maritime Security

The Indian Navy has inducted ‘Androth’, an indigenously-built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) developed by GRSE, Kolkata. This is the second vessel in a series of eight, designed to enhance anti-submarine and coastal surveillance operations. Measuring 77 metres, ‘Androth’ is the largest Indian Naval warship with a diesel engine-waterjet propulsion system and is equipped with lightweight torpedoes and indigenous ASW rockets. Built with over 80% indigenous content, the ship reflects India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision and strengthens its maritime security in the Indian Ocean.

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Indian Navy Inducts Indigenous ASW Ship ‘Androth’ to Strengthen Maritime Security

In a significant boost to India’s maritime defence capabilities, the Indian Navy has formally inducted ‘Androth’, an indigenously-built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), developed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. The delivery of the vessel marks another milestone in India’s ongoing efforts to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision.

‘Androth’ is the second ship in a series of eight ASW-SWC vessels being built by GRSE. These ships are designed to strengthen the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare and coastal surveillance operations, especially in the strategically sensitive Indian Ocean Region, where China has been increasing its naval presence.

Measuring 77 metres in length, ‘Androth’ is notable for being the largest Indian Naval warship powered by a diesel engine-waterjet propulsion system. The vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art lightweight torpedoes and indigenously developed ASW rockets, making it a formidable platform for detecting and neutralising underwater threats close to the coast.

Navy officials highlighted that the ship has been built with over 80% indigenous content, underscoring India’s growing domestic capability in advanced warship construction and reducing dependence on imports. “The delivery of ‘Androth’ demonstrates the Navy’s commitment to indigenisation and the government’s focus on building a robust defence manufacturing ecosystem,” a Navy spokesperson said.

The ship’s name carries symbolic importance, being derived from Androth Island in Lakshadweep, a region vital to India’s maritime security. The naming signifies the Navy’s resolve to protect India’s far-flung maritime territories and safeguard its strategic sea lanes.

With the induction of ‘Androth’, the Indian Navy has taken another crucial step in modernising its fleet to meet evolving security challenges. The vessel will play a critical role in countering submarine threats, enhancing coastal security, and maintaining strategic superiority in the Indian Ocean.

Defence experts note that the ship’s arrival is not only a technological achievement but also a strategic necessity, given the geopolitical dynamics in the region.

Indian Navy ASW Ship Androth