INS Kardip on Kamorta Island is one of India’s most strategically vital forward operating bases, acting as a sentinel near the Malacca Strait while also serving as a lifeline for the Nicobarese tribal communities, Strat News Global reported.Its location within a natural cyclone‑sheltered harbour makes it a cornerstone of the Andaman & Nicobar Command’s maritime security operations and
INS Kardip Countering Chinese Aggression: India’s Sentinel of Strength At The Malacca Gateway
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