Chapter 1154 Kadamba Naval Base
India, Kadamba Naval Base.
This is India's largest naval base, the most advanced military port in the Arabian Sea and surrounding areas, and the first dedicated military port of the Indian Navy that is no longer shared with merchant ships.
According to the plan, the first phase of the Kadamba Naval Base project was not completed until 2005, but India leased it to the US military, which invested a lot of money and used a lot of equipment to build it in just one and a half years.
Here, three aircraft carrier formations can be docked.
The Americans are interested in this place because the geographical conditions of the Kadamba Naval Base are unique. It is a natural "invisible" harbor with unique natural conditions.
The Kadamba area where the base is located is sparsely populated, and the "Pingji Bay" has wide waters, deep water areas that protrude into the high seas, and offshore islands that can be used as frontline positions and provide barriers for the bay. Many bays and offshore islands provide strategic protection for the naval base; the mountains and dense forests are favorable conditions for the base to avoid satellite and missile attacks; the hidden dock formed by the rock cut surface can hide submarines, and the natural channel of the port can be used for aircraft carriers to enter and exit and berth with a little excavation; in wartime, its terrain is also conducive to the rapid evacuation of naval ships, and it is a natural "invisible" harbor.
In addition, although the base is located in the northern Indian Ocean, it is less affected by the strong local monsoon, and various warships can be stationed here all year round to avoid the wind.
Moreover, this is a dedicated military port, there will be no interference from merchant ships, no tall buildings for enemy agents to look down, and no potential dangers from oil storage facilities.
The United States leased this place for 30 years, and the U.S. Navy built this base to cover an area of more than 60 square kilometers, with advanced equipment and complete facilities.
This Christmas, in order for the joint forces navy to have a good Christmas, the joint forces supreme command agreed to the navy to withdraw from the Persian Gulf and rest in the port.
Four aircraft carrier formations and allied warships, three of which were repaired at the Kadamba Naval Base, one at the British Naval Base in the Indian Ocean, and the others, except the British naval warships, were repaired at the Pakistani naval base.
As for the British naval warships, they either repaired at the British Naval Base or at the Kadamba Naval Base.
Originally, the British Naval Base was not large, and was only used as a small naval formation for docking and replenishment. Since the United States launched the Afghanistan War in 2001, this British Naval Base has been rapidly built into a large military port for an aircraft carrier formation to repair because of the United States' investment of a large amount of funds. It will also become an important guarantee for Britain to ensure its influence in the Arabian Sea.
As for India, Britain used to be the sovereign of India, and the relationship between the two sides naturally remained very friendly.
Since the United States leased it, the Kadamba Naval Base has quickly attracted a large number of Indians to come here, and the development speed is very fast, especially the red light district, which has developed the fastest.
Thanks to the US's annual rent of up to $600 million, the US's exemption of India's debt of up to $7 billion, and the large-scale purchases of the US military in India, India quickly emerged from the damage of war and earthquake.
Since the US launched the Afghanistan War in 2001, India's economic growth rate reached 15% that year; last year, the economic growth rate reached 17%!
This year, after the US launched the Iraq War, India's economic growth rate is conservatively estimated to reach 23%!
As the mother of world democracy praised by the United States, India has always called itself an ally of the United States.
If you say which ally of the United States has benefited the most from the Afghanistan War and the Iraq War, it is not Turkey, Israel, or Britain, but India!
Yes, India is undoubtedly the one who benefited the most from the two wars launched by the United States.
If there is a country that likes the United States to fight the Afghanistan War and the Iraq War as long as possible, it must be India.
Originally, due to the failure of the South Asian war and the severe damage caused by the earthquake, India was not stable. Not only did it change the ruling party, but the local ethnic groups were also clamoring for independence.
However, as the economy quickly improved, the ruling party not only saw a surge in support, stabilized its ruling power, but also stopped making trouble in the local area.
Development can often cover up many contradictions and problems.
If it weren't for India's low industrial capacity, the United States would probably give a lot of orders to India instead of China and Pakistan.
Ordinary soldiers relax and enjoy themselves in the red light district.
Officers of a certain level come to the Maldives to relax and vacation.
At this time, the Christmas atmosphere in the Maldives is very strong. Every resort island, every hotel, street, and business is celebrating Christmas.
The signs in both Chinese and English allow British and American officers to understand them without any obstacles, and they can also communicate without any obstacles.
Even in December, the temperature in the Maldives is very pleasant. Located on the equator, the average temperature in December is about 28℃, and the temperature in the morning and evening is slightly lower, about 25℃, and the hottest at noon, the temperature can reach more than 30℃. The Maldives is part of the Indian Ocean warm current, and the sea water temperature is suitable all year round. The average sea water temperature is about 28℃, which is very suitable for swimming, diving and other marine activities.
Thousands of British and American officers came here for vacation and are enjoying the wonderful Christmas holiday.
Even at a certain level, his family came to accompany him on vacation.
In terms of enjoyment, Americans know the most, and the welfare is also very good.
As for those who are not accompanied by their families, there are also a large number of beauties from all over the world working in the Maldives for a long time. As long as you are willing to spend money, you don’t have to worry about not having beauties.
Not only the Joint Forces Navy is on vacation, but also the Joint Forces Air Force and Joint Forces Ground Forces in Turkey are on vacation and spending an unforgettable Christmas.
Each soldier of the Joint Forces has a richer diet during this festival, not only turkey, but also chicken wings, chicken legs, cola, and various aquatic products.
Soldiers can also go around to spend the festival freely, and American soldiers waving dollars can often live freely, and some Turkish girls are willing to spend a good night with American soldiers.
As for the armies of other countries, except for better food, they are not as free as American soldiers. After all, their wages are not as good as those of American soldiers.
Especially Korean soldiers, they are not free.
The food of Korean soldiers is notoriously poor, and the salary of Korean soldiers is about one-third to one-quarter of the average monthly salary in Korea. Even though they have allowances for overseas operations, Korean soldiers don't get paid much, and they can't go out on Christmas like European and American soldiers do.
Japan lost ten years, and Korea wasn't much better. Its development encountered bottlenecks early on, and it didn't have much competitiveness in the face of international competition. Samsung Group, Hyundai Group, SK Group, LG Group, Daewoo Group and other chaebols dominate the entire South Korea, but compared to the combat effectiveness of Japanese chaebols back then, the combat effectiveness of Korean chaebols is much weaker. (End of this chapter)
