India's navy has launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate built at a state-run shipyard. The move on Wednesday underscores the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country’s trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.

Navy’s R-Day tableau will depict India as maritime country, simulate middle-of-the-ocean scenario. It will be commanded by Lt Cdr Mamta Sihag and Lt Vipul Singh Gehlot.

India's navy launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate simultaneously on Wednesday to counter China's expansion into the Indian Ocean.

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.

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

The 2025 edition of the La Perouse exercise is being headed by France with eight other countries - India, the US, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, the UK and Singapore- participating as well.

The Indian Navy's indigenous destroyer, INS Mumbai and long-range maritime surveillance aircraft P8I participated in the exercise, which aimed to strengthen maritime security across the Indo-Pacific region.

International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on

Mumbai: The induction of the three cutting-edge naval vessels INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer has placed India firmly in the top three navies dominating the Indian Ocean Region and Indo Pacific Region providing significant boost to the Indian Navy combat potential.

Pivoting from conservation to wild seaweed harvesting, ecologist Gabriella D’Cruz sells algae to Mumbai restaurant Masque.

India's Navy Launches Submarine, Warships to Guard Against China's Presence in Indian Ocean MUMBAI, India (AP) — India's navy on Wednesday simultaneously launched a submarine, a destroyer and a ...

underscoring the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country's trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence. MUMBAI, India (AP) — India's navy on Wednesday ...