India lost its foothold in Maldives, the smallest country in Asia, to Chinese overtures. But, not losing its hold in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy is building a naval air base in the Lakshadweep Islands group. The Indian Isles, located in the Arabian Sea, is just 507 kilometers from the Maldives and is … Continue reading India Counters ‘Maldives Loss’ With New Naval Airbase In Minicoy Islands; Rafales Set To Roar In Western IOR