Car Nicobar Air Base gets major runway upgrade

The Car Nicobar Air Base has received a big upgrade to its runway.

This makes it longer and wider, so more and bigger planes can use it.

The base is very important because it helps keep an eye on a busy sea route called the Malacca Strait.

Soon, fighter jets like the Su-30 MKI and Mirage will start using the new runway for practice and to be ready for any problems.

The upgrade also means the base can do more tests with missiles and be ready to help quickly if needed.

This is all part of making India stronger and safer in the eastern part of the Indian Ocean.