India has announced to deliver a Kilo Class submarine INS Sindhuvir to Myanmar Navy as part of defence cooperation.
- This will be the first submarine of Myanmar Navy.
- This submarine which has the capability of staying underwater for almost 45 days
- According to the Union Government, cooperation in the maritime domain is an important part of India’s enhanced engagement with Myanmar.
- It is in accordance with India’s vision of SAGAR and in line with build capacities and self-reliance in all the neighbouring countries.
- India and Myanmar share a 1,640-km border with the north-eastern states, including Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram, and also share 725 km India-Myanmar maritime boundary.
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