“Trouble for China in Indian Ocean? Bharat-Built Military Base in Mauritius’ Agalega ready for deployment of P-8I submarine hunting aircraft”, Swarajyamag, November 1, 2023:
“India has nearly completed the construction of a military base on Agalega Island in Mauritius, aimed at bolstering its strategic position in the Indian Ocean region, particularly in response to China’s activities.
Citing an undisclosed source, a report in the Deccan Herald says the construction of essential infrastructure, including a jetty, runways, and hangars to accommodate aircraft, has been finished on Agalega Island.
Given Mauritius’ strategic location, India is reportedly considering deploying Boeing Poseidon 8I maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft to the newly established facility, primarily to monitor the movements of the Chinese PLA Navy in the Indian Ocean region. Among other things, these US-built aircraft can be used to track the movement of submarines……”
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