Indian Navy Commissions Second Anti-Submarine Ship

Indian Navy Commissions Second Anti-Submarine Ship

The Indian Navy has officially commissioned INS Androth, its second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony took place on Monday and was led by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command.

INS Androth is a significant addition to the Navy's fleet, designed to enhance operations in shallow coastal waters. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, the vessel boasts over 80% indigenous content, showcasing India's commitment to self-reliance in naval shipbuilding and defence technology.

The Ministry of Defence highlighted that the commissioning of Androth reflects the Navy's focus on indigenisation and innovation. It plays a crucial role in strengthening India's maritime security by improving the Navy's ability to detect and counter submarine threats near the shore.

Androth is the second vessel in the ASW-SWC series, following the commissioning of INS Arnala on June 18. The Navy's ongoing efforts to enhance its operational capabilities are evident with the recent addition of vessels like Nistar, Udaygiri, and Nilgiri, all contributing to the spirit of Aatmanirbharta, or self-reliance, in India's defence sector.