In accordance to a ToI article published on August 27, Chinese and Indian warships have not abated their strategic rivalry in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), despite their armed forces continues to be locked in combat along their land frontiers. According to the article (by Rajat Pandit), China’s growing naval presence in the area was raised when three Chinese warships docked in Colombo on Monday, the same day that Indian warships guided-missile cruiser INS Mumbai landed.
Chinese and Indian warships, particularly those that are a part of their anti-piracy escorting teams, are now lingering in the Indian Ocean Rim (IOR) for a lengthier period of time than they did previously, an Indian defense official stated. Such modifications demonstrate China’s rising interest in the IOR and its goal of acquiring more logistical infrastructure, which presents serious obstacles for India. With its 140-battleship fleet, the Indian Navy needs adequate strength levels to contain Pakistan and dissuade China in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Chinese vessels’ actions in the area have being closely tracked by the Indian Navy. With over 1,500 military personnel, the Chinese flotilla consists of the destroyer Hefei and the multipurpose ships Wuzhishan & Qilianshan. This observation persisted until Monday, when the ships reached in Colombo.
According to naval customs, Sri Lanka welcomed the Chinese warships and the INS Mumbai, commanded by Captain Sandeep Kumar and carrying 410 sailors. When both groups of warships depart on August 29, they are expected to carry out independent “passage exercises” with Sri Lankan military ships.
After China defeated Indian warships in the Maldives, where the Mohamed Muizzu government inked a defense cooperation agreement with Beijing, India’s worries have grown. The Indian military withdrew as a result of this deal.
With more than 360 Indian warships and submarines, China has the largest fleet in the world, which is indicative of its naval expansion. China has been deploying survey and research vessels to collect oceanographic and navigational data for submarine operations in the IOR, therefore improving its “underwater domain awareness”.
Concerns are also being raised by China and Pakistan’s joint naval activities. China is preparing to provide eight Yuan-class diesel-electric submarines to Pakistan, in addition to four Type 054A/P multirole frigates. “Pakistan will have the same number of assets as India’s Western Naval Command by 2028–2029,” an Indian commander noted.
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