The Indian Navy confirmed Thursday it is closely tracking China's accelerated delivery of advanced submarines to Pakistan under a $5 billion agreement, as Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assured the nation is "fully prepared" to counter the expanding underwater threat in the Arabian Sea.

Vice Admiral Vatsayan, who assumed the role of Vice Chief of Naval Staff in August, stated India is continuously reviewing its anti-submarine warfare capabilities and force structure as Pakistan prepares to induct eight Hangor-class diesel-electric submarines by 2028. "We are aware that China is supplying submarines and ships to Pakistan. We are monitoring everything closely, and the Indian Navy is fully prepared," he said.

Pakistan-China Naval Deal

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