India’s Strategic Push: New Military Airfield in Andaman & Nicobar to Counter China

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: February 28, 2026 02:16

India will construct a new military airfield on Great Nicobar Island at a cost of ₹150 billion ($1.6 billion), alongside runway extensions at two existing bases. Positioned near the Malacca Strait, the project strengthens India’s ability to monitor Chinese naval activity while also supporting tourism in the ecologically sensitive region.

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