The Indian Navy is closely monitoring the presence of “extra-regional powers” in the Indian Ocean, Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan said on Friday.

Underlining the Indian Navy’s continuous surveillance, the Navy Vice Chief said that at any time, there are 40 to 50 ships operating in the Indian Ocean and assured the Navy’s readiness to meet any contingency.

“There is a continuous presence of extra-regional powers in the Indian Ocean region due to the ongoing situation. It has always been that, and it’s only increasing. At any given point in time, we have a minimum of 40, but going even beyond 50-odd ships that are operating in the Indian Ocean,” Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan said during a press conference on the upcoming International Fleet Review.

“Just to assure all of you,

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