GRSE-made second ASW SWC INS Androth gets commissioned
The Statesman | 7 October 2025The chief guest on the occasion was Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. The others present were Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd), chairman and managing director, GRSE, senior officials from GRSE & Indian Navy, members from the classification societies and other organisations.
INS Androth was delivered by GRSE on 13 September. Named after Androth Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, this warship is also the second warship of this class on which an indigenous 30 mm Naval Surface Gun (NSG), manufactured by GRSE, has been fitted.
The Indian Navy had placed an order for 16 Advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASWSWCs), eight (08) each to be built by GRSE and another Indian shipyard. GRSE has already delivered the first two of these 16 vessels. This milestone highlights GRSE’s consistent record of reliability, focus on indigenisation, and unwavering commitment to strengthening India’s maritime security.
ASW SWCs have nearly 88 per cent indigenous content, displaying GRSE’s commitment towards Government of India’s Atmanirbharta and ‘Make in India’ vision.
“In this journey of Atmanirbharta, the support provided by the Indian shipbuilding industry, especially GRSE, one of our finest defence PSU shipyards, has been invaluable. Constructed by the GRSE, Androth, with more than 80 per cent of the indigenous content, stands as yet another testament to India’s growing capability to design, develop and deliver sophisticated platforms that meet the highest operational standards. The ship symbolises what can be achieved when Indian skill, technology and above all determination come together in pursuit of a common national purpose,” Vice Admiral Pendharkar said.
GRSE is currently building 13 more warships, including two P17A advanced stealth frigates, six ASW SWCs, a Survey Vessel (Large) and four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels. Apart from this, the shipyard is building 30 other vessels, thirteen of which are export platforms.
