Port Blair, April 10: The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) conducted a large scale Joint Military Exercise ‘Ex KAVACH’ involving assets of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. The exercise was aimed at fine-tuning joint warfare capabilities and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and enhancing interoperability and operational synergy between the participating forces. Elements of the ‘Shatrujeet Brigade’ of the Army, Armed Forces Special Operations Division (AFSOD), Special Forces of the Navy and Amphibious troops of the ANC, participated in the multi-domain exercise involving amphibious landing, air-landed operations, heliborne operations, and rapid insertion of the Special Forces from mainland on a remote Island of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

‘Exercise KAVACH’ demonstrated the capabilities and preparedness of the Indian Armed Forces to safeguard India's maritime interests and ensure the security of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The exercise effectively showcased the professionalism and synergy amongst the different components of ANC whiles conducting successful joint operations in a complex and dynamic environment.

Impressive demonstrations of rapid response capabilities during the exercise were witnessed by Lt Gen Ajai Singh, PVSM, AVSM the Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command who complimented the troops for their professional conduct and successful operations. Through such exercises, we continue to strengthen our defence capabilities, whilst promoting peace and security in the region.