Context: The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on October 6, 2025.
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- With over 80% indigenous content, INS Androth represents a significant step in India’s pursuit of maritime self-reliance.
- The name ‘Androth’ , derived from the Androth Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, underscores India’s commitment to safeguarding its vast maritime territories.
- INS Androth (P69) served the nation with distinction for over 27 years before being decommissioned.
- Androth is designed to detect, track, and neutralise underwater threats with precision.
- It isBuilt by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
About Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)
- ASW-SWC are capable of Anti Submarine Warfare in coastal waters & capable of Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO) & Mine Laying Operations.
- These warships pack a lethal anti-submarine suite comprising lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets and mines.
India’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Program
- The ASW vessels will replace the ageing Abhay-class corvettes that entered service with the Indian Navy in 1989.
- The Ministry of Defence signed two contracts with Cochin Shipyard(CSL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) for 16 ships in April 2019.
- Each shipyard is responsible for building eight vessels under the contracts.
- The vessels being built by GRSE are designated as Arnala-class while those being built by CSL are designated as Mahe-class vessels.
