India launches submarine, warships to guard against China in Indian Ocean

India launches submarine, warships to counter China in Indian Ocean

MUMBAI, India — India’s navy on Wednesday simultaneously launched a submarine, destroyer and frigate built at a state-run shipyard, underscoring the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country’s trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Atlantic Ocean’s importance has shifted to the Indian Ocean region, which is becoming a center of international power rivalry.“I…

India's defense minister cites power rivalry in Indian Ocean region

Analysts say that China, which commands the world's largest naval force with more than 370 ships, has been a security concern for India since ties nosedived in 2020 after 24 troops died in clashes along their Himalayan frontier

India’s navy expands fleet with eyes on Indian Ocean rivalry

New Delhi launches three domestically built vessels as it seeks to compete with China for influence across Asia Pacific.

India's defence minister cites power rivalry in Indian Ocean region

NEW DELHI: International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday (Jan 15), adding that a strong naval presence in the key trade route was his country's biggest priority. While Singh did not name any country, analysts say that China,

India’s defence minister cites power rivalry in Indian Ocean region

By Shivam Patel NEW DELHI (Reuters) – International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday, adding that a strong naval presence in the key trade route was his country’s biggest priority. While Singh did not name any country, analysts say that China, which commands the world’s largest naval force with more than 370 ships, has been a security concern for India since ties no…