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Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi has expressed serious concerns over Pakistan Navy’s rapid expansion, particularly its growing collaboration with China. Speaking at a recent event, Admiral Tripathi acknowledged Pakistan’s “astonishing progress” in enhancing its naval capabilities and revealed plans to increase its fleet to 50 ships in the coming years.
Highlighting the implications for regional security, the Indian Navy Chief stated, “We are fully aware of Pakistan Navy’s growing capabilities, which is why we are changing our strategy and operational plan to eliminate any potential negative impact on our interests. We are fully prepared to face any challenge.”
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China’s significant role in Pakistan’s naval expansion has been a focal point of India’s concerns. Beijing is actively supporting Islamabad in building ships and submarines as part of a broader strategic partnership. Additionally, China has significantly increased its own naval power, with reports suggesting it now operates a larger fleet than the United States. Its permanent deployment of research and reconnaissance ships in the Indian Ocean further underscores its strategic ambitions in the region.
The Indian Navy Chief’s remarks come amidst ongoing efforts by both India and Pakistan to modernize and expand their naval capabilities. In recent years, the importance of maritime strength has grown as regional powers focus on securing critical trade routes and asserting influence in the Indian Ocean.
The historic rivalry between India and Pakistan, rooted in decades of political and military tension, has now extended to naval competition. Defense experts warn that this evolving maritime race could significantly impact the security dynamics of South Asia.
As Pakistan’s navy strengthens with China’s support, and India adapts its strategy to counterbalance these developments, the Indian Ocean is poised to become a critical theater of strategic competition.
This news is sourced from [BBC Urdu] and is for informational purposes only.
