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India's Triple Naval Launch Shows 'Self-reliance': Modi

The launch of two warships, like the INS Surat shown here, and a submarine was key to India's 'quest towards self-reliance', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said (Credit: AFP)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday the launch of two Indian-made warships and a submarine was key to its "quest towards self-reliance" as New Delhi bolsters defence against regional rivals.

New Delhi is expanding its armed forces to upgrade its mostly Soviet-era weaponry and respond to what many in India see as a growing threat from neighbouring China.

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