New naval base for nuclear subs, aircraft carrier, coming up near Visakhapatnam

By Ajai Shukla Visakhapatnam Business Standard, 27th Aug 14 The navy has lifted the shroud of secrecy over a major new sea base being built on India’s eastern coast, which will be home to the first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, and an armada of warships under the Eastern Naval Command. The new base, on the Bay of Bengal, will also house India’s nuclear ballistic missile



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