Karwar:
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated various infra projects at Karwar naval base in Karnataka.
The Union Minister reached the Navy base around 1 pm, where he was given a guard of honor at the parade ground.
The Defense Minister descended on a major basis in a military helicopter, and has been set to spend a few hours here, with several engagement.
The Navy is expanding the important naval base as part of the project ‘Cabard’.
Raksha Minister’s office posted first on X, “Raksha Minister Shri
Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh The flag will close #Inssunayna Sagar offered the ship with 44 personnel of 9 navies as a ship of the Indian Ocean #Karwar Today.
The iOS Sea will play an important role in shaping the future of the Indian Ocean region, confirming India’s commitment… pic.twitter.com/8V6TJ0MD4B
– Defense Minister Office/ RMO India (@DeffenceminIndia) April 5, 2025
It also shared a video in the post depicting the training stages, which was held on both land and sea under this mission. “The iOS Sea will play an important role in shaping the future of the Indian Ocean region, confirming India’s commitment to forming strong connections with its marine neighbors and working for a safe, more inclusive and safe maritime environment in the Indian Ocean region.
The Indian Ocean ship (iOS) Sagar (security and growth for all in the region) is an initiative towards continuous cooperation with nations according to India’s perspective of mutual and overall progress for security in India (Mahasagar).
Next to Mr. Singh’s visit, on Friday, his office posted on X, “Strengthening India’s naval power! On 05 April 2025, Raksha Minister Shri @rajnathsingh Karwar will inaugurate the newly developed infrastructure on Naval Base, which is an important milestone with #Projectseabird.
Strengthen India’s naval power!
Defense Minister Shri on 05 April 2025 @rajnathsingh Inauguration of newly developed infrastructure at Karad Navy base, a major milestone #ProjectseabirdThis expansion increases India’s maritime security with state -of -the -art facilities … pic.twitter.com/q46tmqtyu
– Defense Minister Office/ RMO India (@DeffenceminIndia) 4 April, 2025
In March 2024, the Defense Minister inaugurated several infrastructure projects on this strategically -based basis, developed in the Indian Ocean region in view of India’s long -term security interests.
The first phase of the project cabard was designed to accommodate 10 ships and was successfully completed in 2011.
The infrastructure included a breakwater, a ghat, capable of birthting 10 ships, a 10,000 -tonne ship lift and dry berth, a naval ship repair yard, logistics and armament storage facilities and housing for 1,000 personnel.
On the approval of security for the project’s phase-IIA, the Cabinet Committee had approved for the birthting of 32 ships and submarines, as well as with 23 yardcrafts, the ministry earlier said.
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