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Lakshadweep Strategic Military Upgrade
December 6 , 2025
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- The Indian Navy will establish a new naval detachment on Bitra Island, expected to be fully operational by 2026.
- The Air Force is expanding its Agatti airfield and building a new air base on Minicoy.
- The Lakshadweep Islands have strategic importance due to shipping traffic, piracy threats, and Chinese interest in the Indian Ocean Region.
- The Indian Navy already operates INS Jatayu on Minicoy and INS Dweeprakshak on Kavaratti.
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