Home / Blueprint Defence Magazine / Photostory / Third Chinese Research Vessels In The Indian Ocean Heighten Strategic Concerns

Third Chinese Research Vessels In The Indian Ocean Heighten Strategic Concerns

The presence of three Chinese research vessels in the Indian Ocean has drawn heightened attention from India's maritime surveillance agencies.

Updated On: Nov 25 2025 | 12:50 PM IST
1/2

2/2

Premium ContentPremium ContentSubscription ExpiredSubscription Expired

Your access to Blueprint has ended. But the story is still unfolding.

No longer a subscriber? There’s a new reason to return.

Introducing Blueprint - A magazine on defence & geopolitics

Introducing Blueprint - A magazine on defence & geopolitics

Like what you read? There’s more in every issue of Blueprint

From military strategy to global diplomacy, Blueprint offers sharp, in-depth reportage on the world’s most consequential issues.

Exclusive pricing for Business Standard digital subscribers

Choose your plan

Exclusive Pricing

Choose your plan

58% off
₹12,000

Blueprint Digital

₹5,000

annual (digital-only)

₹416/Month

72% off
₹24,000

Blueprint Complete

₹6,500

annual (digital & print)

₹541/Month

37.5%
₹12,000

Blueprint Digital

₹7,500

annual (digital-only)

₹625/Month

62.5%
₹24,000

Blueprint Complete

₹9,000

annual (digital & print)

₹750/Month

Subscribe NowSubscribe NowRenew NowRenew Now

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Browse all Plans

Here's what's included:

  • Access to the latest issue of the Blueprint digital magazine

  • Online access to all the upcoming digital magazines along with past digital archives

  • * Delivery of all the upcoming print magazines at your home or office

  • Full access to Blueprint articles online

  • Business Standard digital subscription

  • 1-year unlimited complimentary digital access to The New York Times (News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter, The Athletic)

First Published: Nov 25 2025 | 12:49 PM IST

In this article : Blueprint Defence Magazine

Next Story