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Farkhor Air Base, operated by the Indian Air Force, is situated in which one among the following countries?
Explanation
Farkhor Air Base is located near the town of Farkhor in Tajikistan, approximately 130 kilometers southeast of the capital, Dushanbe [1]. It is historically significant as India's first military base outside its own territory [1]. The base was established through negotiations between India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and the Tajik government starting in 1996 to support the Afghan Northern Alliance against the Taliban [1]. India subsequently invested millions of dollars to refurbish the airfield, with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) completing the work by 2007 [1]. The base is operated by the Indian Air Force in collaboration with the Tajik Air Force [1]. Strategically, it provides India with depth in Central Asia and proximity to the Afghan border, which is vital for regional security and counter-terrorism efforts.
Sources
- [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farkhor_Air_Base