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In the Cold War between the United States and China, the Indian Ocean holds significant strategic importance. India claims to be the "net security provider" in the Indian Ocean, but the truth and falsehood of this claim will only be tested in times of trial. Historically, the Indian Navy has often failed in such tests.
India, the self-proclaimed net security provider of the Indian Ocean, currently faces challenges from Pakistan and China in the region, particularly in the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Specifically, when discussing the Arabian Sea, India connects to Europe through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. Another critical route is the Strait of Hormuz, which passes near Pakistan, providing India access to oil from the Gulf countries.
These two vital passages—the #RedSea and the #StraitofHormuz—are economically significant for India. In any conflict, Pakistan can potentially block Indian-bound ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, China’s base in Djibouti has the capability to intercept Indian commercial ships effectively.
China’s presence in the Indian Ocean and the growing capabilities of the Pakistan Navy in the northern Arabian Sea pose serious threats to India. A key element in this threat is Pakistan Navy’s underwater force. Currently, the Pakistan Navy’s underwater force consists solely of conventional diesel-electric submarines. Pakistan possesses five French-made submarines along with three mini-submarines. Out of the five diesel-electric submarines, three are equipped with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems.
