China may be conspiring to secretly supply submarines to Pakistan. Despite this, India knows very well how to deal with this challenge. On this matter, the Indian Navy says that India is fully prepared for anti-submarine warfare. During an event in the capital Delhi on Thursday (20 November 2025), Vice Chief of the Navy Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsyayan said, “We are fully aware that China is giving submarines to Pakistan and their induction will start soon, but we are also keeping an eye on every situation and making counter preparations. We know what capabilities are needed for anti-submarine warfare.”
An agreement has been signed between China and Pakistan regarding 8 submarines. Under this, 4 submarines made in China will be supplied directly to Pakistan, while four will be built in Karachi Shipyard of Pakistan with the help of China. It is believed that submarines made in China may soon be delivered to Pakistan.
Why is INS Mahe being built?
The statement of the Vice Admiral has come at a time when the Indian Navy is going to include INS Mahe in the war fleet on 24th of this month. INS Mahe, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), is built by Cochin Shipyard. INS Mahe has been built to ensure that enemy submarines do not enter the ports, ports or harbors of the country.
INS Androt and INS Arnala inducted into Navy
Cochin Shipyard and Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers (GRSI) are building 8 each (total 16) such ASW-SWC ships. 02 ASW-SWC, INS Andrott and INS Arnala built by GRSI have also joined the Navy this year.
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