GRSE hands over second ASW SWC to Indian Navy

September 15, 2025, by Fatima Bahtić

Indian shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has delivered the second in a series of eight new anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft for the Indian Navy.

As informed, the delivery ceremony for the unit Androth took place in Kolkata on September 13, 2025. This delivery comes just four months after the first warship of this series, Arnala, was delivered in May, and it was commissioned into the navy this June.

GRSE hands over new ASW SWC INS Arnala to Indian Navy

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Named after the Androth Island in the Lakshadweep Archipelago, this warship is also the second warship of this class on which an indigenous 30 mm naval surface gun (NSG), manufactured by GRSE, has been fitted.

The Indian Navy had placed an order for 16 ASW SWC. GRSE has already delivered two out of these eight vessels.

These ships have a length of approximately 77 meters, and according to the navy, they are the largest Indian Naval warships propelled by a diesel engine-waterjet combination. They come equipped with lightweight torpedoes, indigenous ASW rockets, and advanced shallow water sonar to enable effective submarine detection and engagement in littoral zones.

The ships are capable of full-scale sub-surface surveillance of coastal waters as well as search and attack. They can also carry out coordinated anti-submarine operations with aircraft.

These vessels will have a complement of 57 personnel, including seven officers.

GRSE is currently building 13 more warships, including two P17A advanced stealth frigates, six ASW SWC, a survey vessel (large) and four next-generation offshore patrol vessels.