‘Androth’, second of the eight ASW SWCs (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 13 Sep 2025 at GRSE, Kolkata marking yet another step towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
The ASW SWC ships have been indigenously designed and constructed as per the Classification Rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) at GRSE, Kolkata and strengthens Navy’s Anti-submarine, coastal surveillance and mine laying capabilities.
The name ‘Androth’ holds strategic and symbolic significance, derived from the Androth Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, underscoring India’s commitment to safeguarding its vast maritime territories. These ships at approx 77 m length, are the largest Indian Naval warships propelled by a Diesel Engine-Waterjet combination and are equipped with state of the art lightweight torpedoes, Indigenous ASW rockets, advanced shallow water SONAR, enabling effective submarine detection and engagement in littoral zones.
Androth’s delivery is yet another milestone in the Indian Navy’s quest for indigenous shipbuilding upholding the Government’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ with over 80% indigenous content and stands as a testament to growing domestic capabilities and reducing dependency on imports.
