India Navy commissions INS Ikshak, advancing self-reliance in naval shipbuilding

November 7, 2025 12:08 PM

India Navy commissions INS Ikshak, advancing self-reliance in naval shipbuilding

The Indian Navy on Thursday commissioned INS Ikshak, the third vessel of the Survey Vessel (Large) class, into active service at a ceremony held at the Naval Base in Kochi. The SVL-class vessels are designed to conduct hydrographic surveys and gather oceanographic data while also supporting coastal defence and humanitarian operations. Equipped with advanced systems and a deck to operate helicopters, INS Ikshak can be deployed for disaster relief and medical assistance, strengthening India’s...

Indian Navy to commission ‘Androth’ on Oct 6, second ship in ASW-SWC series

September 23, 2025 5:57 PM

Indian Navy to commission ‘Androth’ on Oct 6, second ship in ASW-SWC series

The Indian Navy is set to commission its second state-of-the-art Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), Androth, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on October 6. The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. This induction marks the formal entry of the second of sixteen ASW-SWC ships into the Navy’s fleet. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., Kolkata, with over 80% indi...