Published 3 years ago

India deploys warships in South China Sea as part of 'Act East' policy

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India is sending a task force of four warships into the South China Sea. The two-month deployment will include exercises with Quad partners the United States, Japan and Australia. The warships will depart India early this month, the Defense Ministry said. The South China sea has become a hotbed of naval activity in recent weeks.

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Times of India

Indian Navy set to deploy 4 warships in South China sea for 2 months

The deployment of the Indian Naval task force will begin early this month and includes guided-missile destroyer Ranvijay, guided-missile frigate Shivalik, anti-submarine corvette Kadmatt and guided-missile corvette Kora.

3 years ago·India

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Reuters

India deploys warships in South China Sea as part of 'Act East' policy

By Sanjeev Miglani NEW DELHI - India is sending a naval task force to the South China Sea this month to expand security ties with friendly countries, officials said on Wednesday, signalling its intent to play a bigger role in regional efforts to counter China. The Indian military has been traditionally wary of antagonising China but the mood has hardened following clashes between

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

India Sends Warships To South China Sea As Part Of Counter-China Plan

India is sending a naval task force to the South China Sea this month to expand security ties with friendly countries, officials said on Wednesday, signalling its intent to play a bigger role in regional efforts to counter China.

3 years ago·New Delhi, India

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Daily Express

Angela Merkel orders warship to South China Sea as tensions mount over contested waterway

ANGELA MERKEL has ordered the German navy to deploy a warship to the South China Sea as Beijing looks to press maritime claims in the contested region.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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South China Morning Post

British warships ‘didn’t sail near’ artificial islands in South China Sea

Britain’s HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier and its strike group did not sail near Beijing’s artificial islands when it was in the South China Sea, according to the Chinese foreign ministry.In doing so, Britain has avoided joining the United States in directly challenging China’s 12-nautical-mile territorial claims in the disputed waters.The Queen Elizabeth – which is in the region for freedom of navigation exercises and military drills with …

3 years ago·Hong Kong

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Channel News Asia

India deploys warships in South China Sea as part of 'Act East' policy

NEW DELHI: India is sending a naval task force to the South China Sea this month to expand security ties with friendly countries, officials said on Wednesday (Aug 4), signalling its intent to play a bigger role in regional efforts to counter China. The Indian military has been traditionally wary ...

3 years ago·Singapore

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