Indian navy launches submarine and warships to guard against Chinese presence

The move is a show of strength in the face of the Chinese presence (AP)

India’s navy has launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate, underlining the importance of protecting its crucial Indian Ocean trade route amid a strong Chinese presence.

The move came as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Atlantic Ocean’s importance has shifted to the Indian Ocean region, which is becoming a centre of international power rivalry.