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From warships to container ships: Why India & US are putting shipbuilding back in focus

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What happened

India is significantly increasing its shipbuilding capabilities amid rising concerns over China's global market dominance.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:41:11 UTC.

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