The February 7-12 drill in Karachi includes China, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, the US and observers from 32 other ...

As China intensifies its footprint in the Indian Ocean Region through infrastructure projects, port acquisitions, and ...

Initiatives like CPEC rely on secure maritime routes, underscoring the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean and ...

who in a 2020 book predicted an eventual major Chinese military presence to protect Indian Ocean sea lanes. “I’m not saying they are not going to get there, but it does seem they are not ...

It explicitly demonstrates the resolve of the country to protect vital sea lanes, curb maritime threats ... of well-being and livelihood, the Indian Ocean is regarded as the world’s third ...

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 ...

first expressed in the 'Joint Strategic Vision of India-France Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region' in 2018, India and France agreed to support free and secure access to sea lanes of ...