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India's nuclear triad, completed in 2018, is poised to mature alongside this expanded fleet. With improved submarines and command infrastructures centered around INS Varia, India's capacity for strategic deterrence, survivability, and second-strike capabilities will markedly increase.
Beyond the mainland, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands play a pivotal role in bolstering India's maritime strategy. Their strategic location near the Malacca Strait provides India with crucial surveillance capabilities and operational bases to monitor and counter Chinese activities in the region.