INS Androth Commissioned into Indian Navy: Key Features and Significance

INS Androth, the second Arnala-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, commissioned into the Indian Navy. Built by GRSE, it boosts coastal defense.

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The Indian Navy has recently commissioned INS Androth, an advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), strengthening India’s coastal security and undersea warfare capabilities. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, this vessel is the second in a series of eight ASW-SWC ships being constructed for the Navy, following INS Arnala.

Key Features of INS Androth

Type: Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)
Role: Specialized in detecting and neutralizing enemy submarines operating in coastal waters.
Builder: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata
Class: Part of the Arnala-class ASW-SWC vessels
Fleet Order: Second of eight vessels ordered by the Indian Navy under this project.

Strategic Importance

Enhanced Coastal Security
- Designed for operations in shallow coastal waters.
- Plays a vital role in anti-submarine warfare, escort missions, and protecting naval bases.
Modern Indigenous Design
- Built in India under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).
- Strengthens India’s naval shipbuilding capacity and defense manufacturing ecosystem.
Boost to Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities
- Equipped with advanced sonar systems and torpedo launchers.
- Enhances India’s capability to counter threats from hostile submarines, especially in the Indian Ocean Region.

INS Arnala-Class Vessels

The ASW-SWC project consists of 8 ships.
INS Arnala was the first ship of the class, followed by INS Androth.
These vessels are designed to replace the aging Abhay-class ASW corvettes.

Conclusion

The commissioning of INS Androth marks a major milestone for the Indian Navy, strengthening its anti-submarine warfare and coastal defense operations. As part of the Arnala-class shallow water crafts, this vessel not only enhances India’s maritime security but also underscores the success of indigenous defense manufacturing.

With more vessels under construction, the Indian Navy is steadily enhancing its blue-water and littoral combat capabilities, ensuring stronger maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.