India's navy on Wednesday simultaneously launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate built at a state-run shipyard, underscoring the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country's trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned the Indian Navy warships INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer at the Naval Dockyard. These frontline combatants will enhance India's defence capabilities.

India’s navy has launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate, underlining the importance of protecting its crucial Indian Ocean trade route amid a strong Chinese presence.

The launch underscores the importance of the Indian Ocean region, through which 95% of the country's trade moves.