This article lists military bases of India abroad. The majority of India's military bases and facilities are located in the Indian ocean region.
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Tajikistan – airbases at Farkhor and Western Dushanbe[1][2][3]
Bhutan – The Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) permanently stationed in western Bhutan[4]
Madagascar – A listening post and a radar facility in northern Madagascar[5][6]
Oman – A listening postatRas al Hadd and berthing rights for the Indian NavyatMuscat naval base.[7]
Mauritius – India has been funding the construction of 3000 m long airfield with associated facilities to house troops on Agaléga Island.[8]
Seychelles – Indian government supported construction of system with six coastal surveillance radars in Mahe, Alphonse, Farquhar, Astove and Assumption Island which are linked to the Indian surveillance system.[9][10][11][12]
Maldives – 77 Indian military personnel have been deployed in Maldives.[13] They are tasked with operating and maintaining two HAL Dhruv helicopters in search and rescue and transport roles, and a Dornier-228 maritime surveillance aircraft. In 2023, the incoming Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu formally requested the withdrawal of all indian military personnel from Maldives.[14][15]
Sri Lanka – In 2018, India bought a Sri Lankan Airbase in Hambantota to keep an eye on the Chinese Navy. It may be converted into a fully operational airbase of IndiainSri Lanka and can be used in case of Chinese threats.[16][17]
Nepal – The Indian air force has set up an overseas air force base in Surkhet. This airstrip also protects Nepal against all forms of aerial threats.[18]
Singapore – In 2017, India and Singapore signed a bilateral agreement which will allow Indian Navy ships limited logistical support, including refueling, at Changi Naval Base.[19]
