Sri Vijaya Puram, March 29: Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) conducted a large-scale joint military exercise, Exercise Dweep Shakti 2026, involving assets from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard, along with participation of troops and formations from across the country. The exercise was aimed at fine-tuning multi-domain joint warfighting capabilities and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), while enhancing interoperability and operational synergy among participating forces.
The exercise witnessed participation of elements from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard Components of ANC along with Special Forces and accretion forces from all three services. A wide spectrum of multi-domain operations were undertaken across land, sea and air domains, aimed at validating joint operational capabilities in a realistic and dynamic environment. Deployment of Army, Navy and Air assets across the islands, along with activation of key operational and support mechanisms in coordination with local Civil Administration of A&N, formed a vital component of the exercise.
Exercise Dweep Shakti 2026 demonstrated a high level of operational preparedness and robust military capability of the Indian Armed Forces in safeguarding India’s maritime interests and ensuring security of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The exercise showcased professionalism, coordination and synergy among various components of ANC and participating formations while executing complex joint operations in a dynamic environment.
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), witnessed the exercise and commended participating troops from various formations for their professionalism and successful conduct of operations. Such exercises continue to strengthen defence preparedness while reinforcing commitment towards maintaining peace and security in the region.