Today, Monday, the Indian Navy will officially launch a new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) called “Androth” in a ceremony in Visakhapatnam. This induction should greatly improve the Navy’s overall combat preparedness and skill, especially in locations along the shore.
The Navy said that the commissioning of the ship is an important step in its ongoing efforts to improve its capabilities and make things more Indian. The Androth’s entry into the fleet is part of a larger trend that has seen several cutting-edge warships join the navy in the past few months. This shows that the navy is steadily modernizing.
Focus on Native Content and Coastal Threats
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata built the warship. The Androth has an amazing over 80% indigenous content, which is a clear sign of the Navy’s dedication to self-reliance.
The Navy said that the ship shows how committed it is to supporting indigenous capabilities by using new technology and homegrown solutions, which is in keeping with the national “Atmanirbhar Bharat” mission.
Officials stressed the strategic importance of the new ship, saying, “The commissioning of Androth will significantly bolster the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities, especially in countering threats in littoral waters.” The littoral seas, which are shallow sea areas close to the coast, are becoming more and more important for finding and stopping submarine threats.