India sets up strategic military base on Mauritius’ Agalega Island

In a bold move to assert its dominance in the Indian Ocean Region, India has established a strategic military base on the remote Agalega Island, part of Mauritius, situated near the vital Mozambique Channel—one of the world's busiest maritime routes. The base features a 3,000-metre airstrip and a deep-water jetty, enabling it to host large military aircraft.