By Franz-Stefan Gady

May 19, 2016

"On May 18, four ships of the Indian Navys Eastern Fleet set out for a two and a half month long operational deployment to the South China Sea and North Western Pacific, according to a recent press statement by the Indian Ministry of Defense.

'In a demonstration of its operational reach and commitment to India's 'Act East' policy, the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet, under the command of Rear Admiral SV Bhokare, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, sailed out today,' the press release states."

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http://thediplomat.com/2016/05/india-sends-stealth-warships-to-south-china-sea/

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