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Monday, February 08, 2010
India to upgrade 2 fighter bases in Andamans
Car Nicobar Airbase
With China steadily increasing its foot print in the Indian Ocean Region, India has decided to upgrade two fighter bases in Andaman and Nicobar Islands that will increase its reach in South Asia by more than 1,200 km.
Two airstrips — at Shibpur in the Andamans and at Campbell Bay in Nicobar Islands — will be turned into all weather bases that can support fighter operations.
“Two airstrips in the Andaman Nicobar Command are being upgraded from the existing 3,200 feet to12,000 feet to allow all types of aircraft, including fighters,to operate,” Commander-in-Chief of Andaman Nicobar Command Vice-Admiral D K Joshi said.
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