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US wants significant naval ties with India

US wants significant naval ties with India

| July 4, 2012 | 0 Comments

Washington: Recognising India’s growing maritime power, the United States wants to maintain a “significant” relationship with India to help provide stable and secure international commerce through the sea lanes, according to a top US naval commander. Although India is only providing staff personnel for the ongoing Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise, India’s [...]

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China’s first aircraft carrier photographed

China’s first aircraft carrier photographed

| December 15, 2011 | 0 Comments

A commercial US satellite company says it has managed to take a picture of China’s first aircraft carrier during its sea trials in the Yellow Sea. If confirmed, it would be the first photo of the former Soviet vessel recently refitted by Beijing. The warship began its sea trials in August, raising fresh concerns over [...]

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