Boosting India’s naval capabilities is one of the best ways the United States can counter Beijing’s rising power in the Indian Ocean, an expert in South Asian security said Wednesday. Speaking at the Stimson Center,

German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp and its Indian partner have cleared field trials for building six advanced conventional submarines for the Indian Navy, according to an exchange filing, emerging as the sole contender for the $5 billion project.

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

Australian airline Qantas delayed some flights by up to six hours to avoid potential rocket debris over the Indian Ocean.

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

India and France reaffirmed their commitment to upholding international law and safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean Region. They plan to collaborate on enhancing maritime security against threats like piracy,

German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp, in partnership with India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, is the sole contender for a $5 billion project to build six advanced conventional submarines for the Indian Navy.

Qantas is asking Elon Musk's SpaceX to be more precise with the areas and timings for rocket re-entries to prevent disruption.

The launch underscores the importance of the Indian Ocean region, through which 95% of the country's trade moves.

The Indian Ocean stretches from WA to the east coast of Africa and offers a wealth of islands, many with white-sand beaches ringed by coconut palms and aquamarine water.

Analysts say that China, which commands the world's largest naval force with more than 370 ships, has been a security concern for India since ties nosedived in 2020 after 24 troops died in clashes alo

ThyssenKrupp and its Indian partner, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, have successfully cleared trials for building six advanced conventional submarines for the Indian Navy, becoming the sole contender for the $5 billion project.