In Indian Ocean waters, India, China show maritime prowess

The Hindu

March 22, 2014

Ananth Krishnan

“Earlier this week, China requested India for permission to deploy four naval vessels in the waters of the Andaman Sea, as the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 widened across the waters of the Indian Ocean.

India turned down the Chinese offer to search its own backyard, and replied to the formal request by detailing its extensive search efforts under way in the Indian Ocean, including the deployment of four naval warships and the new P-8I aircraft, all demonstrating the capabilities of the Indian Navy.”

For details see http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/world/in-indian-ocean-waters-india-china-show-maritime-prowess/article5819007.ece