Coverage dated January 14, 2025

Warships, submarine launched in Indian Ocean to counter China expansion

Headline from Newsweek

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

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. Daily Journal

    India's navy launches submarine, warships to guard against China's presence in Indian Ocean (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    MUMBAI, India (AP) — 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.

  2. Al Jazeera

    India’s navy expands fleet with eyes on Indian Ocean rivalry (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

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

  3. Green Field Reporter

    India's navy launches submarine, warships to guard against China's presence in Indian Ocean - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    MUMBAI, India (AP) — 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.

  4. Newsweek

    Warships, submarine launched in Indian Ocean to counter China expansion (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

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

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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