Context:
Indian Navy inducted ‘Androth’, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC).
- Builder: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
- Series: Part of an 8-ship series being inducted to enhance India’s coastal and maritime security.
About Androth ASW Ship
- Type: Indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC).
- Role:
- Coastal security and surveillance
- Anti-submarine patrols in shallow waters, including Lakshadweep and strategic sea lanes
- Strengthening maritime border protection
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Length | ~77 metres; among largest Indian naval warships with diesel engine–waterjet propulsion |
| Weapon Systems | Indigenous lightweight torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets |
| Indigenous Content | >80% of components made in India |
| Maneuverability | Optimized for littoral and shallow coastal waters |
| Surveillance | Equipped with advanced sonar and sensors for submarine detection |
