CutTheClutter: What is behind India’s naval policy pivot to submarines: Shekhar Gupta & Snehesh Philip discuss

#cuttheclutter The Indian Navy has shifted its focus from expanding its aircraft carrier fleet to prioritising submarines. This decision comes in response to the growing naval threat from China in the Indo-Pacific region and the need for sea denial in the face of China’s large fleet. In Episode 1602 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Defence Editor Snehesh Alex Philip discuss India’s naval strategy, the evolution of aircraft carriers and submarines, and future plans for strengthening maritime defence capabilities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Snehesh Alex Philip Story: https://theprint.in/defence/indian-navy-drops-plans-of-third-aircraft-carrier-second-iac-will-replace-vikramaditya/2477397/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------