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The India Ocean Region (IOR), while being a major source for energy security and trade, is also a cauldron of instability due to conflicts, piracy and terrorism. The major power consider the IOR to be of great strategic significance. China too, is steadily enhancing its footprint in the IOR. India’s geographical location gives it a natural influential position over the major sea lines of communication and choke points in the Indian Ocean. Its aerospace capabilities are vital elements of national power for securing interests in the region. Hence, these capabilities need to be developed and acquired to match the imperatives of the time.
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