India’s Andaman Nicobar Command
In ‘Arc of Power’, Part I, we feature the Navy, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard in India’s Andaman Nicobar Command (ANC). All four are in a joint exercise off and on the archipelago’s Rutland Island. The exercise involves Indian Naval ships & Naval Marine Commandos (MARCOS) in combat free-fall para jumps and amphibious assault. As well as divers, Air Force Mi-17s in a strafing role, & Army BMPs & troops in an assault operation to capture the beach. A StratNews Global team of Amitabh P. Revi, Rohit Pandita and Vashisht Mattoo travels to Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair). And then on board the Navy’s INS Saryu to Rutland. Deepankar Varma provides in-depth animated graphics to explain the geographical and strategic significance of the island chain and the joint operational military command.
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ANC: India’s Strategic Springboard
This documentary explores the ANC’s strategic depth, from remote islands to vital maritime choke-points. We are your eyes and ears to the command’s vigilance, securing India’s interests against rising regional challenges. Part I highlights a complex geopolitical landscape from Myanmar’s Coco Islands to the Kyaukpyu and Sittwe ports, the proposed Thai Kra canal or road and rail link, the Sabang port in Indonesia, and Beijing’s Malacca dilemma. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands extend India’s maritime reach significantly. This allows for rapid deployment of tri-service assets enhancing response times to regional contingencies. The islands also act as India’s first line of defence on its eastern maritime flank.
Sailing The Seas, Heart-In-Mouth
We travel on board the INS Saryu, our mother ship, from Sri Vijaya Puram to near Rutland Island and then in Landing Craft Assault (LCA) and Gemini boats to the beach to film the amphibious assault exercise. In our series ‘Arc of Power’, watch Episode I from the tri-service fortress that protects and projects India’s vital interests. Don’t miss this exclusive from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Command based there. The ANC acts as a strategic force multiplier. It enables India to extend its influence and project power far beyond the mainland. Thus bolstering Bharat’s position as a key maritime power in the Indo-Pacific.
