The move underscores the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country's trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.

The launch underscores the importance of the Indian Ocean region, through which 95% of the country's trade moves. India's largest rival, China, has been increasing its naval presence in the region.

Bedi said the INS Vagsheer submarine, the sixth among a French licence-built Kalvari (Scorpene)-class conventional diesel-electric submarines, is aimed at replacing ageing Indian

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