The Indian Navy is poised to commission the Androth, its second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, under the aegis of Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar. This induction signifies a substantial advance in the Navy’s ASW capabilities, featuring over 80% indigenous content and exemplifying India’s commitment to maritime self-reliance through the efforts of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers. The commissioning of Androth, alongside recent additions like Arnala, Nistar, Udaygiri, and Nilgiri, underscores the Navy’s focus on indigenisation, innovation, and operational readiness, reflecting the strategic importance of bolstering India’s maritime security architecture in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.