India will construct a new naval station on the Lakshadweep islands
The Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday that India intends to establish a new naval station in the Lakshadweep islands, which are located off its southwest coast, in order to increase security in the area.
On March 6, the Indian Navy will make public its intentions to construct INS Jatayu on Minicoy Island.
The Lakshadweep archipelago, which spans major maritime trade routes between the gulfs of Aden and Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca, is anchored by the southernmost island, Minicoy.
“The base will enhance operational reach and facilitate the Indian Navy’s operational effort towards anti-piracy and anti-narcotics operations in the Western Arabian Sea,” stated a statement from the navy.
India already has an INS Dweeprakshak base in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep.
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