India has been monitoring the movements of Chinese naval assets and keeping a close tab on the ongoing China-Pakistan "Sea Guardian 2023" joint exercise.

Government sources told WION they started surveillance "from the moment (Chinese assets) entered the Indian Ocean region to the Malacca Straits," underlining the commitment to "comprehensive maritime domain awareness".

The "Sea Guardian-3" exercise, heralded as the "largest-ever" naval collaboration between China and Pakistan, is taking place from Nov 14 to Nov 16, featuring&nbsp;a strong Chinese presence.

The Chinese flotilla includes naval ships, submarine, and submarine rescue ship along with PLA (Navy) Marines Corps Detachment. The joint manoeuvres, designed to enhance interoperability and cooperation, are set to conclude on November 17.

"The Indian Navy has been monitoring the movement of the Chinese ships and submarine participating in the Sea Guardian exercise with the Pakistan Navy. Indian Navy maintains a close watch on all the movements in the Indian Ocean region, in the spirit of national interest and security," government sources told WION.

In the China-Pakistan exercises, frontline destroyers/frigates along with air and other assets and Marines/Special Forces from Pakistan Navy and PLA (Navy) will carry out advance-level joint drills and naval manoeuvres in north Arabian Sea.

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The ongoing collaboration between China and Pakistan underscores the complexity of regional dynamics and a rising concern for India.

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There has been a significant presence of the Chinese assets and "spy" ships the Indian Ocean Region in the past well, with the Indian authorities monitoring their activities.

India has been monitoring the movements of Chinese naval assets and keeping a close tab on the ongoing China-Pakistan "Sea Guardian 2023" joint exercise. Government sources told WION they started surveillance "from the moment (Chinese assets) entered the Indian Ocean region to the Malacca Straits," underlining the commitment to "comprehensive maritime domain awareness".

India has been monitoring the movements of Chinese naval assets and keeping a close tab on the ongoing China-Pakistan "Sea Guardian 2023" joint exercise. Government sources told WION they started surveillance "from the moment (Chinese assets) entered the Indian Ocean region to the Malacca Straits," underlining the commitment to "comprehensive maritime domain awareness". The "Sea Guardian-3" exercise, heralded as the "largest-ever" naval collaboration between China and Pakistan, is taking place from Nov 14 to Nov 16, featuring a strong Chinese presence. The Chinese flotilla includes naval ships, submarine, and submarine rescue ship along with PLA (Navy) Marines Corps Detachment. The joint manoeuvres, designed to enhance interoperability and cooperation, are set to conclude on November 17. "The Indian Navy has been monitoring the movement of the Chinese ships and submarine participating in the Sea Guardian exercise with the Pakistan Navy. Indian Navy maintains a close watch on all the movements in the Indian Ocean region, in the spirit of national interest and security," government sources told WION. In the China-Pakistan exercises, frontline destroyers/frigates along with air and other assets and Marines/Special Forces from Pakistan Navy and PLA (Navy) will carry out advance-level joint drills and naval manoeuvres in north Arabian Sea. Also read | Watch | Earthquakes in Iceland cause massive cracks on roads, smoke rises from ground The ongoing collaboration between China and Pakistan underscores the complexity of regional dynamics and a rising concern for India. Also read | Netanyahu slams Trudeau after Canada PM tells Israel ‘killing of babies’ in Gaza must end There has been a significant presence of the Chinese assets and "spy" ships the Indian Ocean Region in the past well, with the Indian authorities monitoring their activities.

India keeping close tab on China-Pakistan naval drills in northern Arabian Sea: Sources to WION

As China and Pakistan kick off their largest ever Naval exercises — the Sea Guardian-3 — reports indicate that there are several frontline Chinese warships docked at the Karachi harbour.&nbsp;

An NDTV report citing high-resolution satellite images from Maxar Technologies also tells of fleet support ships and a submarine at Pakistan's busiest seaport.

<h2>Chinese naval assets in Pakistan</h2>

Among Chinese naval assets at the Karachi port is a Type 039 diesel-electric submarine, said the report. Its precise capability and information about how quiet it is are 'closely held Naval secrets'.

Also present is a Chinese Type 926 submarine tender, which can replenish submarines and assist underwater vessels in distress.

This, as per the NDTV report, hints at the presence of Chinese submarines in the area.

Furthermore, the battle group consists of a Chinese Type 52D destroyer, two Type 54 frigates and a Type 903 Replenishment Oiler, a refuelling aircraft (AOR) that enables warships and submarines to sustain long-range operations.

<h2>Sea Guardian-3 exercises</h2>

These are weeklong drills in the Arabian Sea. On Saturday, the Chinese and Pakistani navies kicked off the exercise in the waters and airspace of the northern Arabian Sea at a naval base in Karachi.&nbsp;

The drills, as per Reuters, include anti-submarine operations and will last till November 17.

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As per Anadolu Agency, "The exercise is a "reflection of strong bilateral military cooperation" between the Pakistan and China's navies, and will "foster greater bilateral cooperation."

<h2>China keeps an eye on India</h2>

The number of advanced Chinese battle group naval assets, as per the NDTV report, could be a "prelude" to a greater future Chinese presence in the region.

"It's not a question of if, but when China decides to deploy a carrier battle group in the Indian Ocean region," it reported, citing unnamed sources.

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China, as per the South China Morning Post (SCMP) has acquired foothold around the Indian Ocean in recent years. This includes Chinese companies taking control of commercial ports in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and Beijing acquiring its first overseas military base in Djibouti in 2016.

This increased foothold, as per Swaran Singh, a political science professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, is likely to monitor India's army, navy and air force, including major missile testing sites.

(With inputs from agencies)

As China and Pakistan kick off their largest ever Naval exercises — the Sea Guardian-3 — reports indicate that there are several frontline Chinese warships docked at the Karachi harbour.

As China and Pakistan kick off their largest ever Naval exercises — the Sea Guardian-3 — reports indicate that there are several frontline Chinese warships docked at the Karachi harbour. An NDTV report citing high-resolution satellite images from Maxar Technologies also tells of fleet support ships and a submarine at Pakistan's busiest seaport. Chinese naval assets in Pakistan Among Chinese naval assets at the Karachi port is a Type 039 diesel-electric submarine, said the report. Its precise capability and information about how quiet it is are 'closely held Naval secrets'. Also present is a Chinese Type 926 submarine tender, which can replenish submarines and assist underwater vessels in distress. This, as per the NDTV report, hints at the presence of Chinese submarines in the area. Furthermore, the battle group consists of a Chinese Type 52D destroyer, two Type 54 frigates and a Type 903 Replenishment Oiler, a refuelling aircraft (AOR) that enables warships and submarines to sustain long-range operations. Sea Guardian-3 exercises These are weeklong drills in the Arabian Sea. On Saturday, the Chinese and Pakistani navies kicked off the exercise in the waters and airspace of the northern Arabian Sea at a naval base in Karachi. The drills, as per Reuters, include anti-submarine operations and will last till November 17. Also read | India and China ramp up engagements to prevent escalation during brutal winters As per Anadolu Agency, "The exercise is a "reflection of strong bilateral military cooperation" between the Pakistan and China's navies, and will "foster greater bilateral cooperation." China keeps an eye on India The number of advanced Chinese battle group naval assets, as per the NDTV report, could be a "prelude" to a greater future Chinese presence in the region. "It's not a question of if, but when China decides to deploy a carrier battle group in the Indian Ocean region," it reported, citing unnamed sources. Also read | India: UP Anti-terror squad detains four ISIS suspects, says were planning ‘terror jihad’ China, as per the South China Morning Post (SCMP) has acquired foothold around the Indian Ocean in recent years. This includes Chinese companies taking control of commercial ports in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and Beijing acquiring its first overseas military base in Djibouti in 2016. This increased foothold, as per Swaran Singh, a political science professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, is likely to monitor India's army, navy and air force, including major missile testing sites. (With inputs from agencies)

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