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India looks to boost naval power amid China’s expansion in the Indian Ocean
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China's increasing presence in the Indian Ocean has led to New Delhi's greater focus on maritime security.
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NEW DELHI - The Indian Navy has placed an order for 200 supersonic cruise missiles at a cost of US$2.5 billion (S$3.4 billion) as part of a modernisation drive to counter China’s growing presence in the Indian Ocean.
The missiles will be made by BrahMos Aerospace, an India-Russia joint venture.
