Visakhapatnam, Oct 6: The Indian Navy will commission its latest anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, INS Androth, on Monday, in a move aimed at strengthening India’s maritime defence capabilities and advancing its indigenisation drive.
A commissioning ceremony will be held in Visakhapatnam, marking the formal induction of the vessel into the naval fleet.
“The commissioning of Androth marks yet another milestone in the Indian Navy’s steady stride towards capability enhancement and indigenisation,” the Navy said in a statement.
Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, INS Androth features over 80 per cent indigenous content, reflecting India’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
The Navy said the addition of Androth is part of a larger momentum that has seen several state-of-the-art warships join the fleet in recent months.
Designed for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) in coastal and shallow waters, the vessel is equipped with advanced sensors, weapons, and systems tailored for detecting and neutralising underwater threats.
“The commissioning of Androth will significantly bolster the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities, especially in countering threats in littoral waters,” the statement added.
The induction of Androth underscores the Navy’s focus on ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, promoting home-grown defence solutions and enhancing operational readiness in the Indian Ocean region. (Agencies)
