Col Alok Mathur, SM On 6 March 2024, INS Jatayu was commissioned as a new Naval Base of India at Minicoy island in the Lakshadweep chain, by Administrator Praful Patel and Indian Naval Chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar. Minicoy is the southernmost island in Lakshadweep overlooking the archipelago of Maldives. The main for creating this naval base are to strengthen … [Read more...] about INS Jatayu: India’s New Naval Base
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Strategic Importance of Lakshadweep
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