Operational tempo of warships, submarines maintained despite COVID-19; readiness necessary due to deteriorating security situation along Pakistan, China borders: Navy Chief

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NEW DELHI: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh has said that the operational tempo of the force’s warships, submarines and aircraft squadrons has been maintained despite the COVID-19 pandemic and it is ready to face any situation. He said that this readiness is necessary due to the deteriorating security situation along India’s borders with China and Pakistan. Singh, in a video message to navy personnel on the future actions for COVID-19 earlier this week, said that the force’s operational teams have been constantly working amid the pandemic. “Our operational tempo of ships, submarines and aircraft squadrons has been continuing. There...