New Delhi, Aug. 20 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Tuesday informed that the Indian Navy operates a balanced force in the Indian Ocean Region and beyond.
"Towards that end, the present force levels are being augmented for undertaking the tasks defined for Indian Navy. Induction of ships / submarines is an ongoing process keeping in view the prevailing security environment, threat perceptions, emerging technologies and capabilities to be achieved," said Antony in a written reply to S.S. Ramasubbu in Lok Sabha today.
"The acquisition of various naval platforms is pursued in accordance with the long-term maritime capability perspective plan, five year capital acquisition plan and annual acquisition plan," he added. (ANI)
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