He said 95% of India's trade, in terms of volume, is linked to the Indian Ocean region. "In such a situation, the presence of a strong Indian Navy becomes our biggest priority," he said.

This comes after reports of a Chinese research vessel, suspected to be a surveillance ship, completing a 51-day deployment in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and the Arabian Sea in May this year. Misri ...

Over the past decade, China has built up economic and military ties across the Indian Ocean. The region holds 40% of the world’s offshore oil and four of the most important maritime chokepoints.

While India remains Washington's primary strategic partner in the region, the U.S. presence at the island of Diego Garcia offers an enduring foothold in the Indian Ocean.

The situation in the Indian Ocean region is challenging with the Chinese navy, India’s main rival, growing exponentially, said Rahul Bedi, a defense analyst.

The situation in the Indian Ocean region is challenging with the Chinese navy, India’s main rival, growing exponentially, said Rahul Bedi, a defense analyst.

The Indian Navy plans to deploy similar systems at the northern and southern tips of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide early warning of Chinese submarine activity in the region.

India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh flags off INS Sunayna, renamed as Indian Ocean Ship Sagar, from Karwar Naval Base, India, April 5, 2025. Credit: Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Defense ...

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On today’s Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha is joined by Bloomberg correspondent Peter Martin to discuss the power struggle, and the implications of China’s growing clout in the region.