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Indian Navy Takes Delivery of Second Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft, ‘Androth’
The Indian Navy took delivery of Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), on 13 September 2025 at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) shipyard in Kolkata.
The ASW SWC project involves eight vessels being built at GRSE, and Androth is the second ship in the series. These ships have been designed and constructed in India as per the rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
Naval officials said that the addition of Androth strengthens the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare, coastal surveillance, and mine-laying capabilities.
These ships, measuring about 77 metres in length, are the largest Indian naval warships powered by a diesel engine–waterjet propulsion system. They are specifically developed for shallow water operations and feature modern systems including lightweight torpedoes, indigenous anti-submarine rockets, and advanced shallow-water sonar for effective detection and engagement of submarines in littoral zones.
#Androth delivered to the #IndianNavy!
A proud moment as the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts being built by @OfficialGRSE, was handed over to the Indian Navy.
At 77 m length, the ASW SWC ships are the largest Indian Navy warships propelled by Diesel… pic.twitter.com/iW2bqJjexJ
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) September 14, 2025
The name Androth carries both strategic and symbolic significance, as it is derived from Androth Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago.
Built with over 80% indigenous components, Androth reflects India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, reduces reliance on imports, and marks a major step forward in the country’s defence self-reliance.
The Indian Navy called the delivery a proud moment on social media. It noted that the ASW SWC ships are designed for anti-submarine warfare, and are also capable of mine-laying and handling Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO).
Androth is the second vessel in its class. The first has already been inducted, and the remaining six ships are expected to be delivered by GRSE in the coming years.
Reference: PIB
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