Indian Navy Commissions New Anti-Submarine Warfare Vessel ‘Androth’ in Visakhapatnam

The Indian Navy is set to strengthen its maritime defense capabilities with the commissioning of the anti-submarine warfare vessel INS Androth at a ceremony in Visakhapatnam on Monday.

Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, Androth is a shallow-water craft designed to detect and neutralize submarine threats close to the coast. The vessel boasts over 80% indigenous components, reflecting India’s growing emphasis on self-reliance and innovation in defense manufacturing.

“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.

The induction comes as part of a broader modernization drive that has seen several state-of-the-art warships join the Indian fleet in recent months.

According to the Navy, Androth will significantly enhance anti-submarine warfare capabilities, particularly in littoral (coastal) waters, by improving surveillance and response efficiency against underwater threats.

With this induction, the Indian Navy continues its commitment to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) and the development of home-grown maritime technologies to secure the nation’s strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region.