Exercise KAVACH

April 8, 2023

The Andaman and Nicobar Command recently conducted a joint military exercise, ‘KAVACH’, involving assets of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

About Exercise KAVACH:

  • It was conducted under the aegis of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), the only Joint Forces Command in the country.
  • It was a tri-service exercise and involved assets of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard.
  • Naval warships, amphibious troops of the Army and different types of aircraft of the Indian Air Force were employed during the military drill.
  • Aim: To enhance operational synergy and joint warfighting capabilities among the three services.
  • The exercise involved the synergised application of maritime surveillance assets, coordinated air and maritime strikes, air defence, submarine and landing operations