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flag India will commission the indigenously built INS Androth, its second ASW ship, on October 6, 2025, boosting coastal defense and self-reliance.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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). flag The commissioning, led by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, underscores India’s growing defense manufacturing self-reliance and strengthens maritime security in the Indian Ocean.

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