Source: News on Air
Context:
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The commissioning marks a step forward in strengthening India’s coastal anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Key Highlights:
Vessel Details:
- Length: 77 meters | Weight: ~1,500 tonnes
- Built with over 80% indigenous content by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).
- Designed for anti-submarine operations in coastal and shallow waters.
- Equipped with advanced weapons, sensors, and communication systems.
Capabilities:
- Anti-submarine warfare (primary role)
- Maritime surveillance and coastal defense
- Search and rescue operations
- Low-intensity maritime operations
- Long-duration operations in shallow waters
