The Indian Navy has commissioned Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, in Visakhapatnam. Built indigenously by GRSE with 80 per cent local components, the vessel strengthens the Navy’s ASW capabilities for coastal and shallow-water operations.

Visakhapatnam: The Indian Navy on Monday commissioned ‘Androth’, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft during a ceremonial event at the Naval Dockyard.

According to the Navy, the induction of Androth will enhance its overall Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities, particularly for operations in coastal and shallow waters.

The event was presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), in the presence of senior naval officers and shipya

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