The 3,000-tonne diesel-electric submarine sailed through the Sunda Strait and headed for Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. The mission is part of the maiden mission of INS Sindhukesari.
As the dispute between China and its neighbors continues in the South East China Sea, an Indian submarine has been docked in Indonesian waters.
“In an effort to strengthen bilateral ties, the Indonesian Navy warmly welcomes the arrival of the Indian submarine INS Sindukesari to Jakarta,” the Indonesian Navy tweeted.
Sindhukesari’s visit is seen not only as a showcase of the Indian Navy’s capabilities, but also as a message of India’s diplomatic and military outreach to Asian countries. The submarine’s visit is also seen as a call for security alliances amid growing antagonism between China and other Asian countries in the South China Sea region.
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The Chinese Coast Guard ship was on patrol in the Naduna Sea, which is in Indonesia’s economic zone. In this situation, after a few weeks, the Indian submarine is stationed in Indonesia. Naduna Sea area is rich in natural resources. Therefore, China is targeting this and claiming it. Apart from INS Sindhukesari, the US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, one of the world’s largest warships, has also been stationed in the region following the Chinese incursion.
Indian warships frequently visit Indonesia and other Asian countries. But this time, the journey of Indian submarine INS Sindhukesari is to showcase its capabilities and capabilities.
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India recently imparted operational training on BrahMos missiles to 21 Filipino soldiers. After this, it has come to know that the Indian submarine INS Sindhukesari is docked in Indonesia. India is supplying anti-ship BrahMos batteries to the Philippines as part of a $375 million deal. INS Sindhukesari is part of the Russian-made Sindukosh class of submarines.
Last Updated Feb 24, 2023, 2:12 PM IST