US-China rivalry led to arms race, Beijing inducted 148 warships in last decade, says Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar
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Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Monday said the Indo-Pacific is witnessing a "marathon" US-China rivalry which has led to a naval arms race in the region under which Beijing has added 148 warships in the last decade which is almost equal to the strength of entire Indian maritime force. The Navy chief pointed out that the rivalry has led to jostling to space in the region where many external powers wang to come in.