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The Indian Navy is racing to locate an Indonesian Navy submarine, which has disappeared north of Bali with 53 sailors on board. The German-built submarine, named KRI Nanggala, has less than 72 hours of oxygen on board. Regional navies, including the Singapore and Malaysian navies have swung into action and the US, Australia, France and Germany have offered help.
Indonesia shares a “comprehensive strategic partnership” with India, which binds it to assist. Even more important for the Indian Navy is its image as the naval power with the biggest and best resources in the region.
“On 21 April, an alert
