Pakistan reportedly has around eight submarines while India has 19. There has been a silent tension in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea with the two navies flexing their muscles every now and then. Notably, after Operation Sindoor, India has been ramping up its naval fleet to tackle the dual challenge of China and Pakistan. Given the submarine threats, India has now inducted two ASW-SWC warships into the Indian Navy. In the coming time, the Navy will get six more ASW-SWC warships.

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on 06 Oct 2025. "INS Androth is a shining symbol of a maritime ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ with over 80% indigenous content. INS Androth underscores the Indian Navy’s sustained efforts in constantly enhancing ind

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