Vice Chief of Naval staff Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan has said that Indian Navy is aware that China is providing submarines and ships to Pakistan and is closely “monitoring” all developments to ensure maritime preparedness and safeguard national interests.

“We are aware that China is supplying submarines and ships to Pakistan. We are monitoring everything closely…” he said addressing an event in the national capital.

The Indian Navy is working towards strengthening the country’s defence systems, particularly anti-submarine warfare, he said.

“We have full knowledge that China is giving submarines to Pakistan and soon enough submarine induction of theirs will start. But we are also monitoring all the situations in the area. Whatever we have to do and counter, we are working towards that.

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