Indian Navy to commission ASW ship ‘Androth’ in Visakhapatnam

Built by GRSE with over 80% indigenous content, Androth boosts Navy’s anti-submarine warfare strength

October 6, 2025

Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar to preside over commissioning ceremony at Naval Dockyard

The Indian Navy is set to commission ‘Androth’, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on October 6, further strengthening India’s maritime defence capabilities.

The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command (ENC), according to an official release from the ENC on Sunday.

“The commissioning of Androth marks yet another milestone in the Navy’s steady stride towards capability enhancement and indigenisation,” the statement said.

Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, Androth boasts an indigenous content of over 80 per cent, reflecting India’s growing focus on maritime self-reliance and indigenous innovation.

The new vessel is designed to enhance the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities, particularly in littoral and coastal waters, where small, agile ships are vital for detecting and countering underwater threats.

With Androth joining the fleet alongside other recent indigenous inductions such as Arnala, Nistar, Udaygiri, and Nilgiri, the Indian Navy continues to expand its operational spectrum while advancing the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) through home-grown ship design and construction.

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