The three Services including the Navy, IAF and Army recently conducted the biennial amphibious exercise ‘AMPHEX 2023’ to hone synergy in various facets of amphibious operations, the Navy said here on Friday.
The latest edition of the drill was the largest ever and took place off Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh for the first time.
It was conducted from January 17 to 22 and witnessed the participation of a number of amphibious ships consisting of Large Platform Dock (LPD), Landing Ships and Landing Crafts, Marine Commandos (MARCOS), helicopters and aircraft from the Indian Navy. Indian Army participated in the exercise with over 900 troops which included Special Forces, Artillery and Armoured vehicles. Jaguar fighters and C 130 aircraft from the IAF also participated in the exercise.
The participating forces undertook complex exercises in all domains of amphibious operations over five days. The exercise culminated in a successful amphibious assault which was reviewed by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command, in the presence of Force Commanders of the Indian Navy and Indian Army. ‘AMPHEX 2023’ successfully demonstrated the amphibious capabilities and validated the excellent coordination that exists between the three Services to undertake the full spectrum of amphibious operations.
