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flag India is building a dual-use airport on Great Nicobar Island to boost defense readiness and regional connectivity.

flag India is accelerating construction of a dual-use airport on Great Nicobar Island, near the Six Degree Channel, to strengthen defense and connectivity. flag The project, led by Prime Minister Modi, will enable faster deployment of military aircraft across the eastern Indian Ocean while supporting future civilian aviation. flag The Indian Navy will manage air traffic and operations, with the Airports Authority of India overseeing civil facilities. flag Located near major shipping routes, the airport enhances India’s strategic control over key maritime trade flows and supports the Andaman and Nicobar Command. flag The site, within a biosphere reserve, will undergo phased development with plans for expansion to handle larger aircraft by the 2030s.

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