Indian Navy deployed warship in South China Sea post Galwan clash; cornered China: Source

Soon after Galwan Valley clash on June 15 in Eastern Lakh with Chinese PLA troops, India acted swiftly and Indian Navy sailed out its frontline warship for deployment in South China Sea. move irked Beijing after which it raised objections over it during diplomatic talks between two sides, as per sources.

Navy has deployed its MiG-29K fighter aircraft

China, which has been trying to dominate region by expanding its presence through artificial islands and military presence has been objecting to Indian presence re. "Soon after Galwan clash broke out in which 20 of our soldiers were martyred, Indian Navy deployed one of its frontline warships to South China Sea where People's Liberation Army's Navy objects to presence of any or force claiming majority of waters as part of its territory," ANI quoted government sources as saying.

During deployment in South China Sea where American Navy h also deployed its destroyers and frigates, Indian warship was continuously maintaining contact with ir American counterparts over secure communication systems, sources informed.

As part of routine drills, Indian warship was being constantly updated about status of movement of military vessels of or countries re, sources said ding that entire mission was carried out in a very hush-hush manner to avoid any public glare on Navy's activities.  Navy has also deployed its MiG-29K fighter aircraft at an important Air Force base where y are practising missions for conflict over land and mountaius terrain, sources said.

India to procure 6 submarines

Meanwhile, India is all set to launch bidding process by next month for a Rs 55,000-crore mega project to build six conventional submarines for Indian Navy to narrow gap with China's growing naval prowess, PTI quoting government sources reported on Sunday.

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submarines will be built in India under much-talked-about strategic partnership model that allows domestic companies to join hands with leing foreign defence majors to produce high-end military platforms in country and reduce import dependence. Indian Navy is also in process of procuring 57 carrier-borne fighter jets, 111 Naval Utility Helicopters (NUH) and 123 multi-role helicopters under strategic partnership model.

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(With ncy inputs)