Advertisement
trendingPhotosenglish2337692https://zeenews.india.com/photos/india/indian-armed-forces-conduct-conjoint-military-training-exercise-kavach-and-amphex-21-in-andaman-sea-bay-of-bengal-see-pics-2337692
photoDetails

Indian Armed Forces conduct conjoint military training exercise 'KAVACH' and 'AMPHEX-21' in Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal - See pics

Towards enhancing joint operational readiness, Indian Armed Forces conducted a large-scale conjoint military training exercise “KAVACH” along with “AMPHEX-21” in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. The exercise was conducted under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) with the participation of Eastern Naval Command (ENC) and Army Southern Command (SC) involving assets of Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.

Indian Armed Forces conduct conjoint military training exercise

1/10
Indian Armed Forces conduct conjoint military training exercise

The exercise was conducted under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) with the participation of Eastern Naval Command (ENC) and Army Southern Command (SC) involving assets of Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.

'KAVACH' and 'AMPHEX-21' exercises conducted in Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal

2/10
'KAVACH' and 'AMPHEX-21' exercises conducted in Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal

The exercise involved participation and deployment of all forces of ANC, elements of Amphibious Brigade of Army’s Southern Command along with corvettes, submarine and amphibious landing ships of Navy’s Eastern Fleet and Marine Commandos.

Indian Armed Forces during 'KAVACH' and 'AMPHEX-21' exercises

3/10
Indian Armed Forces during 'KAVACH' and 'AMPHEX-21' exercises

Jaguar Maritime Strike and transport aircraft from Indian Air Force and assets of Coast Guard also participated.

 

Indian Navy during exercises

4/10
Indian Navy during exercises

The exercise commenced with maritime strikes by Jaguar aircraft, Para Commandos and Marine Commandos carrying out Combat Free Fall at Car Nicobar with an aim to validate air dominance and maritime strike capability within the area of interest in Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar visited the exercise area

5/10
Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar visited the exercise area

Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Comman visited the exercise area in the Southern Group of Islands to oversee the exercise and commended all Ranks for the high level of operational preparedness. 

Indian Air Force during exercises

6/10
Indian Air Force during exercises

As part of shaping the battlefield, MARCOS along with their combat loads and Air Droppable Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (ADR) were dropped over the Andaman Sea, enabling the Marine Commandos reach the target with stealth and speed.

Indian Air Force during exercises

7/10
Indian Air Force during exercises

Prior to amphibious landing operations, troops of the Army, Navy and Air Force were mobilised and transported by sea and air in close coordination with all agencies.

 

MI-17 V5 Armed Helicopters undertook precision targeting against designated enemy assets at sea and on land.  

Indian Armed Forces conduct conjoint military training exercise

8/10
Indian Armed Forces conduct conjoint military training exercise

The training exercise culminated with the beach landing operations by elements of Amphibious Brigade of Southern Command from INS Jalashwa, Airavat, Guldar and LCU MK-4 class of ships with  600 troops along with tanks, troop carrier vehicles and other heavy weapons. 

Indian Armed Forces conduct conjoint military training exercise

9/10
Indian Armed Forces conduct conjoint military training exercise

The logistic team demonstrated and validated the joint logistic system and its capabilities to respond to dynamic changes in operational situations and combat missions. The areas in which the exercise was conducted holds strategic significance for India.

Indian Armed Forces conduct conjoint military training exercise

10/10
Indian Armed Forces conduct conjoint military training exercise

The exercise also validated joint capabilities of intelligence gathering from space, air, land and sea-based assets, its synthesis, analysis and near real-time sharing to achieve battlefield transparency for quick decision making. The joint force executed multi-domain, high-intensity offensive and defensive manoeuvres in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. The tri-services exercise fine-tuned joint war fighting capabilities and Standard Operating Procedures towards enhancing operational synergy.

NEWS ON ONE CLICK