Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan on Wednesday (November 19, 2025) said the Navy was “closely monitoring” China’s supply of submarines and warships to Pakistan, stressing that all developments in the region were being tracked to ensure India’s maritime security and preparedness.

Addressing a curtain-raiser event for Swavlamban 2025 in New Delhi, the Vice Admiral said the Navy was fully aware of the platforms being transferred to Pakistan and was strengthening its own anti-submarine warfare capabilities accordingly. “We know what kind of capabilities we need, and we are working towards them,” he said.

He noted that China was set to induct its third aircraft carrier, while the Indian Navy would receive multiple aircraft over the next two years as part of its mod

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