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    Andaman & Nicobar Defence Discussion

    I dont know the reasons but here's my layman take Great Nicobar is directly situated at mouth of Malacca Straits. Port Blair is around 550 km away from Great Nicobar. At 15 knots (approx 30km/hr) speed, a container ship needs one day to travel 550kms. So basically the international ship can...
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    Andaman & Nicobar Defence Discussion

    This is on the same island as Campbell Bay navy airbase INS Baaz. Located very near to Indonesia.
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    Andaman & Nicobar Defence Discussion

    PM inaugurates Andaman Nicobar fibre optic cable. I believe its phase 1. Phase 2 will take time
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    Andaman & Nicobar Defence Discussion

    https://theprint.in/india/2300-km-undersea-cable-to-boost-andamans-internet-connectivity-pm-set-to-launch-project/476663/ 2,300-km undersea cable to boost Andamans internet connectivity, PM set to launch project Project was announced by IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in January and was...
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    Andaman & Nicobar Defence Discussion

    The neighboring Coast Guard berth was also increased 2016 2020
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    Andaman & Nicobar Defence Discussion

    The expansion of dock/pier is also complete Do note the floating Dockyard of Navy with a ship 2016 Image 2020: Pier length increased (circled in red) Also seen are multiple Mk 4 LCU ships
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    April 2020 Update
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    Andaman & Nicobar Defence Discussion

    A bridge on Andaman to avoid ferry transport
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    Andaman & Nicobar Defence Discussion

    While not a defence news directly Vessel orders to CSL by Andaman & Nicobar Islands This vessel is part of the order for a series of 4 vessels viz; Two 500 passengers cum 150T cargo vessels and Two 1200 passengers cum 1000T cargo vessels, placed on CSL by the A&N administration The ship...
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    Andaman & Nicobar Defence Discussion

    Also the Clam shell design Airport terminal being built at Port Blair. Older Blue terminal can be seen adjacent.
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    Andaman & Nicobar Defence Discussion

    http://www.uniindia.com/bsnl-organises-cable-laying-of-chennai-andaman-nicobar-islands-submarine-optical-fibre-cable-system/east/news/1847593.html BSNL organises cable-laying of Chennai – Andaman & Nicobar Islands Submarine Optical Fibre Cable System Port Blair, Jan 8 (UNI) BSNL have organised a...
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    Andaman & Nicobar Defence Discussion

    update: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/islands-development-agency-develop-andamans-under-optical-fibre-cable-project-1628482-2019-12-15
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    Andaman & Nicobar Defence Discussion

    Seems to have gone unnoticed 12°18'37.83"N 92°47'20.51"E
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    Andaman & Nicobar Defence Discussion

    This is Changi Naval Base of Singapore.Serves as a nice compact template to emulate at Port Blair. It has a Shiplift (similar to Karwar) to repair/maintain ships, It also has an airbase across the road. India got access to Changi Naval Base last year...
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    Andaman & Nicobar Defence Discussion

    Extremely important project from defence perspective. A fibre optic network between mainland India and A&N Islands. https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/bsnl-to-enhance-bandwidth-400-times-in-andaman-and-nicobar-island-in-2-years/1221457/ A fibre optic network as well as satellite...
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