Published: 15 September 2025Naval TodayGeneral
GRSE Delivers Second Anti-Submarine Warfare Vessel 'Androth' to Indian Navy
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, delivered 'Androth' — the second in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs) — to the Indian Navy on September 13, 2025. Named after Androth Island in the Lakshadweep Archipelago, the 77-metre vessel is the largest Indian naval warship propelled by a Diesel Engine-Waterjet propulsion combination.
The vessel features an indigenous 30 mm Naval Surface Gun manufactured by GRSE and boasts nearly 88% indigenous content. ASW SWCs are capable of full-scale sub-surface surveillance of coastal waters and coordinated anti-submarine operations with aircraft, supporting India's Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India vision in defence manufacturing.
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On 13 September 2025 Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Kolkata delivered Androth, the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Indian Navy. The 77-metre vessel, named after Lakshadweep's Androth Island, carries a GRSE-built 30 mm naval gun and nearly 88 percent indigenous content, advancing Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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What is INS Androth delivered by GRSE to the Indian Navy?
**GRSE, Kolkata, delivered 'Androth' — the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs) — to the Indian Navy on September 13, 2025**. INS Androth is the second Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft delivered by GRSE (Garden Reach Shipbuilders) to the Indian Navy.
What is GRSE and what warships does it build for India?
**GRSE (Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers) is India's premier defence shipbuilding company** under the Ministry of Defence. **Named after Androth Island in Lakshadweep; the 77-metre vessel is the largest Indian naval warship p**
What are Anti-Submarine Warfare vessels used for?
**ASW vessels detect and neutralise enemy submarines** using sonar, torpedoes, and depth charges. **Features an indigenous 30 mm Naval Surface Gun manufactured by GRSE with nearly 88% indigenous conte**
How does GRSE's Androth delivery advance India's indigenous naval shipbuilding?
**ASW SWCs capable of full-scale sub-surface surveillance of coastal waters and coordinated anti-submarine operations with aircraft**. Indigenous ASW delivery reflects India's Atmanirbhar Bharat progress in reducing dependence on foreign warship imports.
What is the name 'Androth' and its significance for the Indian Navy?
**Androth is named after Andrott Island in Lakshadweep**, following Indian Navy's tradition of naming ships after Indian islands. **Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, delivered 'Androth' — the second in a serie**
