New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, its second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. The ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, in the presence of senior naval officers, representatives from Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, and distinguished civilian dignitaries.

The ship is named after Androth, the northernmost island of the Lakshadweep group, known for its historical and strategic maritime significance.

Leap in Indigenous Naval Capability

The production of this second ASW-SWC, with over 80% indigenous content, underscores the Indian N...