'Androth' has been built by the Indian shipyard company Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) of Kolkata. Over 80% indigenous content has been used in its construction. This vessel will strengthen the Navy's capability to prevent submarine attacks. The greatest benefit will be in coastal areas.
Recently, the Navy has inducted several advanced vessels. These include Arnala, Nistar, Udaygiri, and Nilgiri. All these vessels reflect the spirit of the country's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India), with most of the components, design, and technology developed in India.
Androth is actually the name of a famous island in Lakshadweep. This island is not only the largest island of Lakshadweep but is also known for its beauty and cultural significance. It has dense coconut trees, a peaceful environment, and clean sea beaches.
Indian Navy has a total of 20 submarines. These include 2 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, one nuclear-powered attack submarine, and 17 traditional diesel-electric attack submarines. There are 13 destroyers.
In addition to these, there are 15 frigates, 18 corvettes, one amphibious transport dock (INS Jalashwa), 4 tank landing ships, 8 landing craft utility, one mine countermeasure vessel, and 30 patrol vessels. The Indian Navy aims to build a 175-ship navy by 2035, with 50 ships currently under construction.
By 2025, the Indian Navy will have approximately 135+ warships in active service. These include various types of ships. Additionally, there are 2 modern aircraft carriers, including INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant.
June 18
On June 18, the country's first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) INS Arnala was commissioned. It was commissioned at the Navy Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. CDS General Anil Chauhan was present as the Chief Guest at the event.
It was named after the historic Arnala Fort in Vasai, Maharashtra. This ship was designed for the Navy's strong presence in the Indian Ocean, capable of detecting, tracking, and deactivating enemy submarines in shallow waters.
July 1
On July 1, the Indian Navy received its most modern stealth frigate, 'INS Tamal'. INS Tamal was commissioned in Kaliningrad, Russia. Tamal is the eighth warship received from Russia and the second of the Tushil class.
This is part of the India-Russia defence agreement signed in 2016, under which four Talwar-class stealth frigates are being built. Of these, two are being built at Russia's Yantar Shipyard and two at India's Goa Shipyard.
July 18
INS Nistar, the first diving support vessel built in the country, was commissioned into the Navy on July 18. It has been built for rescue operations up to 300 meters underwater. The ship weighs more than 10,000 tons. It is also 118 meters long.
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth had said that INS Nistar is a symbol of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India). The construction of this ship involved the contribution of 120 MSMEs (small industries) and over 80% indigenous content. India's shipyard industry has now become so capable that it can build warships of international standards.
INS Tamal is equipped with BrahMos missiles and will not be detected by radar. It will be inducted into the Navy's Western Fleet, where it will be deployed in the Arabian-Indian Ocean and monitor the Pakistani border.
August 26
On August 26, the Indian Navy received two new warships, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at the commissioning ceremony that the Navy has commissioned an indigenous F-35 warship. One country has a flying F-35. This is completely made in India.
Both warships are designed to remain undetected by enemy radar, infrared, and voice sensors. Their deployment will be in the Indo-Pacific region. Both warships are equipped with BrahMos supersonic missiles and surface-to-air Barak-8 missiles. They also have 76mm naval guns and underwater torpedo explosive weapons.
INS Himgiri has been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. Its name is derived from the old INS Himgiri. INS Udaygiri has been built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai. Its name is based on the Udayagiri mountain series in Andhra Pradesh, which was built in just 37 months.
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