Senior Indian Navy officials who are familiar with the situation revealed that since the end of World War II, so many naval ships have never appeared in waters near the Indian Ocean.They estimate that at any specific time, about 125 foreign naval ships appeared in the Indian Ocean, which is equivalent to three times the US military's deployment of naval ships in the region after the 1991 incident.

(New Delhi Composite Electric) The Chinese Navy's strength has increased rapidly, and the number of warships deployed in the Indian Ocean waters with Western allies have also increased.Having attention.In order to safeguard India's maritime interests, the Indian Navy has begun to strengthen maritime patrols at the Indian Ocean.

Senior Indian Navy officials who are familiar with the situation revealed that since the end of World War II, so many naval ships have never appeared in the sea area near the Indian Ocean.They estimate that about 125 foreign naval ships appear in the Indian Ocean at any time, which is equivalent to three times the US military's naval ships deployed in the region after the 19th one.

Although Indian officials are confident that they can respond to threats, lack of funds means that it is difficult for India to keep up with the pace of military modernization in China and other countries.Indian submarines have been serving for 20 years, and India's plan to increase the number of warships to 200 is also delayed.

India currently has about 130 warships, only one -third of the Chinese Navy fleet.The Chinese Navy has the world's largest fleet, and His Majesty has 350 warships and submarines.

A group of Indian Parliament's group presented to the government in 2020 pointed out that the gap between the funds requested by the Indian Navy and the actual appropriations was 5%to 41%.

In the latest report submitted last month, they said that the funding obtained by the Navy was "less than half of the required", so the group urged the government not to reduce the appropriation of the navy.

Chinese warships often appear in India and India to avoid confrontation with Beijing.A book about the Indian army, he said: "Over time, the region will become more militarized, and regional tensions will inevitIt is the development of the navy. "

Since 2008, Chinese warships have often appeared in the Indian Ocean, and India has been monitoring three to eight of the warships that continue to patrol.

In December last year, the Indian Navy Chief of Staff Gumar once told reporters: "I guarantee to you that the Indian Navy is confident to defend India's maritime interests."

India has been in the Indian OceanThe five main roads permanently deployed warships, and last year, they also conducted 50 joint exercises with the Allied Navy.

However, India also cautiously avoid confrontation with Beijing.A naval official in India revealed that the Modi government has rejected the allies to the Navy of the Allies to jointly patrol the South China Sea.

The director of the US research institution CNA strategy and policy analysis project, Samaranatak, said that in general, Indian leaders now agree with the Indian Navy's views on the interests of the country in the marine field, "especiallyIf it is related to the safety of Indian citizens working overseas and remittances that are conducive to the national economy. "