Operational demonstration by A&N Command at Swaraj Dweep

The President of India Mr. Ram Nath Kovind witnessed a Joint Services Operational Demonstration at Radhanagar beach, Swaraj Dweep in the Andamans on 28 February 2021. Integral combat platforms and forces of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) demonstrated multi-dimensional operational capabilities of the Command, including an amphibious landing.

The President was earlier briefed by Lt. Gen. Manoj Pande (CINCAN) on “operational capabilities and state of readiness of the Command”. Fourteen ships of the Indian Navy, two Fast Attack Craft of the Coast Guard, a number of Indian Air Force aircraft and over 300 troops of the Indian Army with six BMPs, showcased integrated application of combat power of the only Tri-Service Command of the nation. “The demonstration highlighted the synergy, cooperation and interoperability between the Services towards achieving desired outcomes”.

Naval Gun Fire Support (NGFS), Counter Surface Force Operations (CSFO), Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and vertical replenishment at sea were also demonstrated. The amphibious landing of Infantry troops on the beach was executed by Landing Ship Tank (Medium) and Landing Craft Utility. The demonstration culminated with fly past of Dornier 228 MPAs, Mi-17 V5s and Chetak helicopters depicting “Tri-Service synergy and combat potential of the Andaman & Nicobar Command”.