Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday the launch of two Indian-made warships and a submarine was key to its "quest towards self-reliance" as New Delhi bolsters defence against regional rivals.
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) attends the tri-commissioning ceremony of the Indian Navy's INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer ships, in Mumbai on January 15, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on January 15, the launch of two Indian-made warships and a submarine was key to its "quest towards self-reliance" as New Delhi bolsters defence against regional rivals. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP)
2025-01-15 14:06:16
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday the launch of two Indian-made warships and a submarine was key to its "quest towards self-reliance" as New Delhi bolsters defence against regional rivals.
New Delhi is expanding its armed forces to upgrade its mostly Soviet-era weaponry and respond to what many in India see as a growing threat from neighbouring China.
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