According to Indian media reports, the arrival of the INS Sindhushastra is seen as strengthening the South Indian Coast Guard as there is a growing Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean region. According to Indian media reports, however, no official information has been released on behalf of the Indian Navy. On Friday (16), The UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2021, led by HMS Queen Elizabeth, has sailed into the Indian Ocean Region having recently transited the Suez Canal. It will then meet with ships from the Indian Navy to conduct routine maritime exercises. The strike group will sail through the Indian Ocean and on to the Philippine Sea.

Source: The Nation July 19, 2021 10:41 UTC