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Indian Navy to Establish New Naval Base at Haldia, West Bengal (Jan 2026)
📅 Published 09 Jan 2026 · January 2026
Indian Navy to Establish New Naval Base at Haldia, West Bengal (Jan 2026)
Purpose: Strengthen maritime surveillance and rapid response in the Bay of Bengal
Location: Haldia, on the Hooghly River, near the Haldi River
Operations: Coastal security, anti-piracy, disaster relief, supporting small fast ships
Existing Commands: Western, Eastern, and Southern Naval Commands
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