Navy's New Base INS Jatayu In Lakshadweep's Minicoy Will Boost Operational Reach
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The navy chief said that the information Jatayu relayed to Lord Ram provided crucial situational awareness, leading to the successful quest that followed.
Strengthening the operational prowess of the Indian Navy within the strategically vital Lakshadweep Islands, a significant development unfolded on Wednesday -- the commissioning of a naval base at Minicoy, now designated as 'INS Jatayu'. #IndianNavy Commissions #INSJatayu at Minicoy, the southernmost island of Lakshadweep.Another step towards Navy's efforts to incrementally augment security infrastructure at the strategically important islands. pic.twitter.com/Bi3BkFia3K
Naval Detachment INS Jatayu, which will boost operational reach and facilitate the Indian Navy's operational effort towards anti-piracy and anti-narcotics operations in the Western Arabian Sea, was commissioned by Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar.
INS Jatayu has been commissioned under the command of Commandant Vrat Baghel.
