INS Androth Latest News
Recently, the Indian Navy has received the second indigenously built anti-submarine warfare-shallow watercraft INS Andorth.
About INS Androth
- It draws its name from Androth Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago.Â
- It is the second of eight anti-submarine warfare-shallow watercraft (ASW-SWC) built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
- The ASW SWC ships have been indigenously designed and constructed as per the Classification Rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) at GRSE, KolkataÂ
Features of INS Androth
- It is approximately 77 meters in length and it is the largest Indian Naval warship.
- Propulsion: The ship is propelled by a diesel engine-waterjet combination, which allows for high speed and efficient maneuverability in shallow waters.
- Armament: It is equipped with state-of-the-art lightweight torpedoes, indigenous ASW rockets, and advanced shallow water SONAR,
- It enables effective submarine detection and engagement in littoral zones.
- Significance: It strengthens the Indian Navy's Anti-submarine, coastal surveillance and mine laying capabilities.
- It is built by using over 80 percent indigenous content, reflecting growing domestic capabilities and reducing dependency on imports.
Source: TH
INS Androth FAQs
Q1: What language is spoken in Androth Island?
Ans: Mahl, Malayalam, and English
Q2: What is meant by Anti-Submarine Warfare?
Ans: Anti-submarine warfare includes a wide range of activities from placing and monitoring passive sensors on the sea floor to actively hunting.
