3 Indian Navy Ships On Way For Operational Deployment In South China Sea
Singapore:
Three Indian Naval Ships have arrived in Singapore for a three-day visit as part of the operational deployment of the Navy’s Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea, underscoring the strong linkages between both navies.
Led by Rear Admiral (RAdm) Rajesh Dhankhar, Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan reached the Changi naval base in the city-state on Monday, the Indian Navy spokesperson said in a post on X.
The three ships will leave for Malaysia on Thursday and then visit the Philippines.
Currently, the Chinese navy is involved in a standoff with the US-backed Philippines naval ships in the South China Sea.
The Philippines is trying to assert its claim over the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, which is strongly resisted by China.
As part of its expansionist plans, China claims most of the South China Sea. The Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan have counterclaims.
The three Indian naval ships were welcomed by personnel of the Singapore Navy and the High Commissioner of India in Singapore.
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