The move underscores the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country's trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.

The launch underscores the importance of the Indian Ocean region, through which 95% of the country's trade moves. India's largest rival, China, has been increasing its naval presence in the region.

Bedi said the INS Vagsheer submarine, the sixth among a French licence-built Kalvari (Scorpene)-class conventional diesel-electric submarines, is aimed at replacing ageing Indian

India made history Wednesday by commissioning two indigenously developed and manufactured warships - a class-leading stealth frigate and guided missile destroyer - and an attack submarine.

The P75 Scorpene submarine project represents India’s growing expertise in submarine construction in collaboration with the Naval Group of France, Mr Bedi said. India’s defenc

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.