INS Androth Joins Indian Navy Fleet: Indigenous ASW Vessel to Guard Coastal Waters

The Indian Navy has formally added INS Androth, an indigenously designed Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), to its fleet. Built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, the vessel highlights India’s growing self-reliance in defence shipbuilding under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

INS Androth is designed to operate in shallow coastal waters, where larger warships often face operational challenges. Equipped with advanced sonar, lightweight torpedoes, and precision weapon systems, the vessel is capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralizing hostile submarines and underwater threats.

Measuring 77 meters in length with the ability to sail at speeds exceeding 25 knots, the ship combines agility with cutting-edge surveillance technology. Defence experts note that its induction will be particularly crucial for securing sea lanes, offshore infrastructure, and India’s maritime borders in the Indian Ocean Region.

The ship is the second of 16 ASW-SWCs planned for the Navy, underscoring the emphasis on a robust coastal defence strategy. Officials said the INS Androth will play a key role in strengthening India’s deterrence against undersea threats at a time when the Indo-Pacific is witnessing increasing naval activity.

With the commissioning of INS Androth, the Navy has reinforced its commitment to modernizing its fleet while promoting indigenous manufacturing and technological innovation.