Naval Base  

India has set up seven significant military bases globally, enhancing its strategic presence and international cooperation across various regions. These include air bases, naval facilities, and listening stations.
 

This vital naval base is being expanded by the Navy as part of Project 'Seabird'. The renowned dry berth and townships are part of the naval base's development, which has been authorized to accommodate 32 ships and submarines.
 

By developing a second naval base, India will strengthen its position in the Lakshadweep islands. This action is a component of the government's strategy to strengthen the region's military presence and security framework.

Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat is set to become India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). The Army chief was named the CDS a day before he was set to retire from the service after completing a full three-year term as the Chief of Army Staff.Soon after seven personnel were caught for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence agencies, the Indian Navy has banned the use of social media at certain locations. It has also banned smartphones at naval bases, dockyards and onboard warships.Do not miss the headlines of the day on MyNation in 100 seconds.

According to reports, naval personnel are banned from using smartphones at naval bases, dockyards and onboard warships.

The INS Kadamba naval base in Karnataka’s Karwar needs six million litres of water per day, but due to water shortage only one million litre is available

 

Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, will operate a number of 70-seater flights from Kochi's naval airbase and five to six other flights will have a trial run today after the Navy activated its airstrips to accommodate small passenger aircraft.