India's navy launches submarine, warships

Indian navy launch submarine, warships to guard against China's presence
MUMBAI, India -- India's navy on Wednesday simultaneously launched a submarine, a destroyer and a 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.
US Military Partner Upgrades Navy With China-Made Submarines
I ndia, which is Pakistan's nuclear-armed rival and neighbor, launched a submarine and two warships on Wednesday, bolstering its defense posture in the Indian Ocean as China continued to expand naval presence far away from its shores in East Asia.
India launches warships, submarine in quest for self-reliance
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday the launch of two Indian-made warships and a submarine was key to its “quest towards self-reliance”. New Delhi is expanding its armed forces to upgrade its mostly Soviet-era weaponry and respond to what many in India see as a growing threat from neighbours.
Modi watches launch of navy vessels set to guard against China presence in Indian Ocean
The launch underscores the importance of the Indian Ocean region, through which 95% of the country's trade moves.
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A foreign warship is allegedly conducted illegal reconnaissance on a Chinese naval formation that is led by an aircraft carrier.

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