Rs 13,000 cr airport at Great Nicobar Island to improve India's forward posture in Indian Ocean
India is investing Rs 13,000 crore in a dual-use airport on Great Nicobar Island to improve civilian access and military capacity. The project enhances strategic oversight of key shipping lanes, impacting regional energy security and boosting India’s Indo-Pacific influence.
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