Indian military will deploy warships in the South China Sea as a part of 'Act East' policy. India is sending a naval task force from Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea, this month to expand security ties with friendly countries.
4 ships will be deployed for 2 months to Southeast Asia, South China Sea & Western Pacific.
1. INS Ranvijay (D55): Rajput-class Guided-missile Destroyer.
2. INS Shivalik (F47): Shivalik-class Guided-missile Frigate.
3. INS Kadmatt (P29): Kamorta-class Anti-Submarine Corvette.
4. INS Kora (P61): Kora-class Guided-missile Corvette.
As a part of their deployment, the Indian ships will take part in the annual joint exercise 'Malabar Exercise' involving the USA, Japan & Australia off the coast of Guam.
