Second Nicobar Airfield Groundwork Begins Near Critical China Route

India has initiated groundwork for a second airfield on Great Nicobar Island, its southernmost territory in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. This strategically vital location overlooks the Strait of Malacca, a key shipping route to China and the Far East. The project underscores New Delhi’s efforts to bolster its presence in the Indo-Pacific amid regional tensions.The proposed airfield at
India has initiated groundwork for a second airfield on Great Nicobar Island, its southernmost territory in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. This strategically vital location overlooks the Strait of Malacca, a key shipping route to China and the Far East. The project underscores New Delhi’s efforts to bolster its presence in the Indo-Pacific amid regional tensions.The proposed airfield at
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