How INS Jatayu, Naval Base In Arabian Sea, Will Enhance India’s Maritime Prowess, And Deter China

India is set to launch a new naval base in the Minicoy island of Lakshadweep, named INS Jatayu. Announcement likely in the first week of March.

Representational image. To showcase India Navy's capabilities and maritime intentions, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be travelling to Minicoy base on INS Vikrant accompanied by INS Vikramaditya (both seen in the above image). ( Image Source :PTI )

Prime Minister Narendra Modi might have highlighted the tourism potential of the Lakshadweep archipelago through his early January visit there, the attention of international strategic observers is now being drawn towards another significant move by India and that is to launch a new naval base in the Minicoy island of Lakshadweep, named INS Jatayu, likely to be announced in the first week of March. Though the Indian Navy has not given any official statement on this yet, it is known from official