The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Kadamba Naval Base, India.

This is India's largest naval base and the most advanced military port in the Arabian Sea and surrounding areas. It is also the first dedicated military port of the Indian Navy that is no longer shared with merchant ships.

According to the plan, the first phase of the Karamba Naval Base was not to be completed until 2005, but India leased it to the US military, which invested a large amount of money and used a large amount of equipment to complete the construction in just one and a half years.

Three aircraft carrier formations can be docked here.

The Americans took a fancy to this place because of the unique geographical conditions of the Karamba Naval Base. It is a natural "invisible" harbor with unique natural conditions.

The Kadamba region where the base is located is vast and sparsely populated. The "Bingi Bay" has wide waters, deep water areas protruding into the high seas, and offshore islands that can be used as frontline positions and provide barriers to the bay. The many bays and offshore islands provide strategic protection for the naval base; the towering mountains and dense forests are favorable conditions for the base to avoid satellite and missile attacks; the hidden docks formed by rock cuts can conceal submarines, and the natural channel of the port can be used for aircraft carriers to enter, exit and berth with a little excavation; in wartime, its terrain is also conducive to the rapid evacuation of naval ships, making it a natural "invisible" harbor.

In addition, although the base is located in the northern Indian Ocean, it is less affected by the strong local monsoon, and various warships can be stationed here to avoid the wind all year round.

Moreover, this is a dedicated military port, so there will be no interference from merchant ships, no tall buildings for enemy spies to overlook, and no potential dangers from oil storage facilities.

The United States leased this place for 30 years, and the U.S. Navy built this base to cover an area of ​​more than 60 square kilometers, with advanced equipment and complete facilities.

In order for the Joint Forces Navy to have a good Christmas this Christmas, the Joint Forces Supreme Command agreed to the Navy's withdrawal from the Persian Gulf and rest in the port.

There were four aircraft carrier formations and allied warships, three of which went to the Kadamba Naval Base for repair, one at the British Naval Base in the Indian Ocean, and the others, except the British naval warships, went to the Pakistani naval base for repair.

As for British naval warships, they can either go to the British Naval Base for repair or to the Kadamba Naval Base for repair.

Originally, the British Naval Base was not large and was only used as a docking and supply location for small naval fleets. However, since the United States launched the Afghanistan War in 2001, this British Naval Base has been rapidly built into a large military port that can accommodate an aircraft carrier fleet for repairs due to a large amount of US investment. It will also become an important guarantee for Britain to ensure its influence in the Arabian Sea.

As for India, Britain used to be India's suzerain, so the relationship between the two sides is naturally very friendly.

Since the United States leased it, Kadamba Naval Base has rapidly attracted a large number of Indians and has developed very rapidly, especially the red-light district, which has developed the fastest.

Thanks to the US's annual rent of up to $6 million, the US's forgiveness of India's debt of up to $70 billion, and the US military's large-scale purchases in India, India quickly recovered from the damage caused by the war and earthquake.

Since the United States launched the war in Afghanistan in 2001, India's economic growth rate reached 15% that year; last year, the economic growth rate reached 17%!

This year, after the United States launched the Iraq War, India's economic growth rate is conservatively estimated to reach 23%!

As the mother of world democracy praised by the United States, India now always calls itself an ally of the United States.

If we were to ask which American ally benefited the most from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, it was not Turkey, Israel, or Britain, but India!

Yes, India is undoubtedly the country that has benefited the most from the two wars launched by the United States.

If there is a country that would like the US to fight the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq as long as possible, it must be India. Due to the failure of the South Asian war and the severe damage caused by the earthquake, India is not stable at home. Not only has the ruling party changed, but local ethnic groups are also clamoring for independence.

However, as the economy quickly improved, not only did the ruling party's support rate soar and its ruling power stabilize, but local unrest also stopped.

Development can often cover up many contradictions and problems.

If India's industrial capacity were not low, the United States would probably give a lot of orders to India instead of China and Pakistan.

An ordinary soldier, relaxing and having fun in the red light district.

Officers who have reached a certain level come to the Maldives for a relaxing vacation.

The Christmas atmosphere is very strong in the Maldives at this time. Every resort island, hotel, street and business is celebrating Christmas.

The bilingual signs in Chinese and English allow British and American officers to understand them without any obstacles and communicate with them without any obstacles.

Even in December, the temperature in the Maldives is very pleasant. Located on the equator, the average temperature in December is about 12°C. The temperature in the morning and evening is slightly lower, about 12°C, and the hottest time is at noon, when the temperature can reach over 28°C. The Maldives is part of the Indian Ocean warm current, and the sea water temperature is very suitable all year round. The average sea water temperature is about 25°C now, which is very suitable for swimming, diving and other marine activities.

Thousands of British and American officers came here for vacation and are enjoying the wonderful Christmas holiday.

Even when he reaches a certain level, his family will come to accompany him on vacation.

When it comes to enjoying life, Americans are the most knowledgeable and their welfare is very good.

As for those who are not accompanied by their family, there are also a large number of beautiful women from all over the world working in the Maldives for a long time. As long as you are willing to spend money, you don’t have to worry about not having beautiful women.

Not only the Joint Force Navy is on vacation, but the Joint Force Air Force and Joint Force Ground Force in Turkey are also on vacation and spending an unforgettable Christmas.

During this festival, the meals of every soldier in the joint forces become richer, including not only turkey, but also chicken wings, chicken legs, cola, and various seafood.

The soldiers can also travel around to celebrate the festival in a carefree manner, and American soldiers waving dollars can often live a very carefree life. There are Turkish girls who are willing to spend the night with American soldiers.

As for the armies of other countries, apart from having better food, they are not as well-off as American soldiers. After all, their salaries cannot compare to those of American soldiers.

Korean soldiers, in particular, are not so carefree.

The food for South Korean soldiers is notoriously bad, and the salary of South Korean soldiers is about one-third to one-quarter of the average monthly salary in South Korea. Even if there are allowances for overseas operations, the salary of South Korean soldiers is not much, and they cannot go out for a good Christmas like European and American soldiers.

Japan lost ten years, and South Korea was not much better. Its development encountered bottlenecks early on. Facing international competition, South Korea did not have much competitiveness. The chaebols such as Samsung Group, Hyundai Group, SK Group, LG Group, and Daewoo Group covered the entire South Korea, but compared with the fighting power of the Japanese chaebols at that time, the fighting power of the Korean chaebols was much weaker. (End of this chapter)