India Commissions Second ASW Warship, Corners Pakistan Navy Amid Heightening Tension, Submarine Threat | India News
Pakistan has been reported to have about eight submarines, while India has 19. There is a quiet tension in the Indian Ocean and the Arab Sea. In particular, after the Sindoor Operation, India accelerates the sea fleet to combat the dual difficulty of China and Pakistan. Given the submarine threats, India has now launched two ASW-SWC warships to the Indian Navy. In the coming time, the navy will receive more six ASW-SWC warships.
On October 06, 2025, the Indian navy appointed the second submarine war shallow water craft (ASW-SWC) Ins Androth. Technologies, “the navy said.
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Ins Androth Features
Ins Androth, which is 77m long and replaced about 1500 tons, is specially designed to undertake anti -Submarin operations in coastal and shallow waters. The latest technology, a submarine hunter, is equipped with advanced weapons, sensors and communication systems, which allows him to detect, monitor and neutralize the sub -surface threats with precision. It can maintain long -term operations in shallow waters and equipped with technologically advanced machinery and control systems.
Ins Androth, which is strengthened by the three water jets driven systems directed by Deniz Diesel engines, can be highly agile and maneuvering. His abilities extends for sea supervision, search and rescue, coastal defense tasks and low -intensity marine operations (limousine), making it a versatile platform for littoral operations.
Against threats
The commissioning of Ins Androth adds an important fist against the navy’s ASW capabilities, especially the threats posed by competitors in Littorals. The induction of the ship underlines the emphasis on the increase in indigenousization, innovation and ability, and re -confirms Grse’s vital contribution to India’s maritime security architecture. The ship was named after Androth, the northern island of Lakshadweep, known for its historical and strategic importance in the maritime field of India.
. #Indiannavy Set to the commission #AndrothThe Second Submarin Anti-Savaş War Shallow Water Crafts (ASW-SWC) at a ceremony planned to be organized #06Oct 2025 Sea Shipyard in Visakhapatnam.
Vadm Rajesh Pendhakar, who will chair the ceremony, #Focinc,… pic.twitter.com/iajfl74vai– Spokespersonnavy (@indiannavy) October 5, 2025
Ins arnala
‘Arnala’, eight ASW SWC was delivered to the Indian navy on May 25th. The 77 m long warship is the largest Indian sea war ship driven by a diesel engine-water-jet combination.
Ship is designed for underwater surveillance, search and rescue operations and low -density marine operations (limousine). The ship can undertake ASW operations in coastal waters with advanced mines flooring capabilities. The induction of ASW SWC ships will significantly increase the Indian Navy’s shallow water anti -underwater war capabilities. Arnala’s delivery is another milestone in the search for the Indian Navy’s search for domestic ships and supporting the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ with more than 80% domestic content of the government.
