The Defence Minister also asserted that the Indian Ocean Region has always been strategically and economically important for the country.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday, adding that a strong naval presence in the key trade route was his country's biggest priority.

India's Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, emphasized the importance of a robust naval presence in the Indian Ocean due to international power rivalry, highlighting concerns over China's naval expansion.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh noted that India's economic prosperity is linked to maritime security and added that Indian Navy has increased its presence in the Indian Ocean Region

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

India needs to enhance both offensive and defensive capabilities amid global instability, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Emphasizing the importa

International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stressed the need to bolster India's offensive and defensive responses due to the volatile global security scenario. Singh highlighted the crucial link between India's economic prosperity and maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.

Amid ongoing global conflicts and wars, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday stressed the need to equip the Indian Armed Forces to face evolving

India's navy has launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate built at a state-run shipyard. The move on Wednesday underscores the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country’s trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes strengthening India's defensive and offensive capabilities due to global turmoil and growing Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean. He highlights the crucial role of the Indian Navy in ensuring maritime security and India's economic prosperity,

INS Nilgiri, the first ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project, has been designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and incorporates advanced features for enhanced survivability, seakeeping, and stealth, reflecting the next generation of indigenous frigates.