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India will commission the indigenously built INS Androth, its second ASW ship, on October 6, 2025, boosting coastal defense and self-reliance.
The Indian Navy will commission the indigenously-built anti-submarine warfare ship INS Androth on October 6, 2025, in Visakhapatnam, marking the second of 16 planned ASW-SWCs.
Built by GRSE in Kolkata with over 80% indigenous components, the 77-meter vessel features advanced sensors, waterjet propulsion, and weaponry for detecting and neutralizing underwater threats.
Designed for coastal defense, surveillance, and search and rescue, it operates in shallow waters and honors Androth Island and the legacy of the previous INS Androth (P69).
The commissioning, led by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, underscores India’s growing defense manufacturing self-reliance and strengthens maritime security in the Indian Ocean.
India pondrá en servicio el INS Androth, su segundo buque de ASW, construido en el país, el 6 de octubre de 2025, impulsando la defensa costera y la autosuficiencia.