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Since this area in Indian EEZ and ANC influence zone connects [[Indian Ocean]] with [[South China Sea]] and [[Pacific Ocean]], the safety of Malacca strait is pramount to the economies of numerous countries.<ref name=stra4>[https://www.c3sindia.org/defence-security/indias-strategic-dimensions-in-malacca-strait-by-vithiyapathy-p/ India’s Strategic Dimensions in Malacca Strait By Vithiyapathy Purushothaman], 16 March 2015.</ref> Both USA and Russia support the freedom of navigation.<ref name=stra21/> Australia's "2013 Defence White Paper" emphasises importance of security of Indian Ocean SLOC trade which has surpassed Atlantic and Pacific oceans trade.<ref name=stra22>[https://eurasiantimes.com/india-australia-could-sign-pact-for-a-military-base-in-andamans-and-cocos-islands-experts/ India, Australia Could Sign Pact For A Military Base In Andaman’s and Cocos Islands], Eurasian Times, 23 May 23, 2020.</ref> However, China's activities in this region continues cause concern among several nations.<ref name=stra4/> Against the concern shown by United States, Japan and several other nations, China continues to claim [[Territorial disputes in the South China Sea|most of South China Sea]].<ref name=stra23/> China has militarized a reclaimed tiny islet in South China Sea which is also claimed by other nations.<ref name=stra23/> This has led to China's conflict with several Southeast Asian nations, including [[Philippines v. China|Philippines]] and [[China–Vietnam relations#Rekindled tensions over maritime territory|Vietnam]].<ref name=stra23/> In March 2020, [[Indian Navy]] discovered 12 underwater drones deployed by China in Indian Ocean for gathering [[Oceanography|oceanographic]] naval intelligence aimed at [[submarine warfare]].<ref name=stra22/><ref name=stra4/> China has allegedly done the similar underwater drone operation in [[Pacific Ocean]] as well.<ref name=stra22/><ref name=stra4/> | Since this area in Indian EEZ and ANC influence zone connects [[Indian Ocean]] with [[South China Sea]] and [[Pacific Ocean]], the safety of Malacca strait is pramount to the economies of numerous countries.<ref name=stra4>[https://www.c3sindia.org/defence-security/indias-strategic-dimensions-in-malacca-strait-by-vithiyapathy-p/ India’s Strategic Dimensions in Malacca Strait By Vithiyapathy Purushothaman], 16 March 2015.</ref> Both USA and Russia support the freedom of navigation.<ref name=stra21/> Australia's "2013 Defence White Paper" emphasises importance of security of Indian Ocean SLOC trade which has surpassed Atlantic and Pacific oceans trade.<ref name=stra22>[https://eurasiantimes.com/india-australia-could-sign-pact-for-a-military-base-in-andamans-and-cocos-islands-experts/ India, Australia Could Sign Pact For A Military Base In Andaman’s and Cocos Islands], Eurasian Times, 23 May 23, 2020.</ref> However, China's activities in this region continues cause concern among several nations.<ref name=stra4/> Against the concern shown by United States, Japan and several other nations, China continues to claim [[Territorial disputes in the South China Sea|most of South China Sea]].<ref name=stra23/> China has militarized a reclaimed tiny islet in South China Sea which is also claimed by other nations.<ref name=stra23/> This has led to China's conflict with several Southeast Asian nations, including [[Philippines v. China|Philippines]] and [[China–Vietnam relations#Rekindled tensions over maritime territory|Vietnam]].<ref name=stra23/> In March 2020, [[Indian Navy]] discovered 12 underwater drones deployed by China in Indian Ocean for gathering [[Oceanography|oceanographic]] naval intelligence aimed at [[submarine warfare]].<ref name=stra22/><ref name=stra4/> China has allegedly done the similar underwater drone operation in [[Pacific Ocean]] as well.<ref name=stra22/><ref name=stra4/> | ||
All 3 major global sea trade routes to Indian Ocean, from [[Cape of Good Hope]] and [[Gulf of Aden]] or [[Straits of Hormuz]], converge at narrow Six Degree Channel in Indian EEZ resulting in high shipping density, which enhances India's ability to exert influence over the vulnerability and protection of this maritime trade route.<ref name=stra21>[https://idsa.in/askanexpert/geo-strategic-potential-of-the-great-channel What is the geo-strategic potential of the Great Channel? How can it curtail the benefits of the Malacca Strait?], Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis.</ref> Shallow, congested and narrow [[Archipelagic state|archipelagic]] chokepoints in the influence zone of ANC are Straits of Malacca and [[Lombok Strait]] to and from South China Sea.<ref name=stra3/> Malaca strait is the busiest and most important chokepoint.<ref name=stra4/><ref name=stra20>Bill Tarrant, 2010, [http://in.reuters.com/article/2010/03/04/idINIndia-46652220100304Malacca Strait is a strategic ‘chokepoint’]{{dead link|date=July 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}, retrieved 23 Jan 2015.</ref><ref name=stra3/> All trade | All 3 major global sea trade routes to Indian Ocean, from [[Cape of Good Hope]] and [[Gulf of Aden]] or [[Straits of Hormuz]], converge at narrow Six Degree Channel in Indian EEZ resulting in high shipping density, which enhances India's ability to exert influence over the vulnerability and protection of this maritime trade route.<ref name=stra21>[https://idsa.in/askanexpert/geo-strategic-potential-of-the-great-channel What is the geo-strategic potential of the Great Channel? How can it curtail the benefits of the Malacca Strait?], Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis.</ref> Shallow, congested and narrow [[Archipelagic state|archipelagic]] chokepoints in the influence zone of ANC are Straits of Malacca and [[Lombok Strait]] to and from South China Sea.<ref name=stra3/> Malaca strait is the busiest and most important chokepoint.<ref name=stra4/><ref name=stra20>Bill Tarrant, 2010, [http://in.reuters.com/article/2010/03/04/idINIndia-46652220100304Malacca Strait is a strategic ‘chokepoint’]{{dead link|date=July 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}, retrieved 23 Jan 2015.</ref><ref name=stra3/> All trade vessels from Malacca Strait must pass through most important SLOC chokepoint located within India's Anadaman Nicobar EEZ, i.e. Six Degree Channel south of Anadaman and Nicobar Islands.<ref name=stra2/> Other two less frequently used channels within Indian EEZ are the [[Preparis Channel]]<!-- As per wiki guidelines, pls retain the redlink to encourage creation of article. Thanks. --> in north and the Ten Degree Channel between the Andaman and Nicobar island groups.<ref name=stra2/> Alternative to the shorter and busiest route through Malaca Strait and Six Degree Channel in Indian EEZ, guarded by Indian Military Base in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is Sunda and Lombok Straits chokepoints in Indonesia in the influence zone of [[Cocos (Keeling) Islands#RAAF|Cocos (Keeling) Islands Australian Military Base]].<ref name=stra16/> Together, these chokepoints are the entry and exit points between Indian and Pacific Oceans, all of which lie within combined India-Australia military incluence zone.<ref name=stra16/> This provides geostrategic advantage to Indian and Australian militaries [part of [[Quadrilateral Security Dialogue|QUAD]] along with USA and Japan] for joint anti-signal intelligence gathering, submarine tracking and warfare missions in Indian and Pacific Oceans.<ref name=stra16>[https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/islands-opportunity-where-india-and-australia-can-work-together Islands of opportunity: Where India and Australia can work together], The Interpreter, 22 May 2020.</ref> | ||
India is bolstering military capabilities in Andaman and Nicobar Islands by placing ship-based [[India and weapons of mass destruction#Indian nuclear triad|nuclear missile system]] as deterrence and a [[Indian Navy Multi-Role Support Vessel programme|fleet of naval warships]] with [[Amphibious transport dock|Landing Platform Docks]] (LPDs) by 2020.<ref name=stra2/><ref name=stra18>[https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/new-naval-air-station-ins-baaz-commissioned-cns Ensuring Secure Seas: Indian Maritime Security Strategy], Ministry of Defence (Navy), 2015.</ref> | India is bolstering military capabilities in Andaman and Nicobar Islands by placing ship-based [[India and weapons of mass destruction#Indian nuclear triad|nuclear missile system]] as deterrence and a [[Indian Navy Multi-Role Support Vessel programme|fleet of naval warships]] with [[Amphibious transport dock|Landing Platform Docks]] (LPDs) by 2020.<ref name=stra2/><ref name=stra18>[https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/new-naval-air-station-ins-baaz-commissioned-cns Ensuring Secure Seas: Indian Maritime Security Strategy], Ministry of Defence (Navy), 2015.</ref> | ||
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{{see also | String of Pearls (Indian Ocean) | l1= China's String of Pearls encirclement strategy | India_and_weapons_of_mass_destruction#Indian_nuclear_triad | l2= Indian nuclear triade | Indian Navy Multi-Role Support Vessel programme | l3= India's LPD warships | China containment policy |Force multiplication | Command of the sea }} | {{see also | String of Pearls (Indian Ocean) | l1= China's String of Pearls encirclement strategy | India_and_weapons_of_mass_destruction#Indian_nuclear_triad | l2= Indian nuclear triade | Indian Navy Multi-Role Support Vessel programme | l3= India's LPD warships | China containment policy |Force multiplication | Command of the sea }} | ||
[[Quadrilateral Security Dialogue]] (QUAD), a strategic dialogue between Australia, India, Japan and USA, is aimed at countering the risk posed to the trade and security of navigation and nations in and around this region.<ref>Ching, Frank. [http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2008/04/171_19480.html "Asian Arc of Democracy"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610222015/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2008/04/171_19480.html |date=10 June 2015 }} ''[[Korea Times]]'', 24 February 2008.</ref><ref name=Tanning>Twining, Daniel. [http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/29d6bc30-6bc9-11dc-863b-0000779fd2ac.html "The new Asian order’s challenge to China"]. ''[[Financial Times]]'', 26 September 2007.</ref><ref name="Brooks CNAS">Brooks, L., Busby, J. W., Denmark, A. M., Ford, L., Green, M. J., Ikenberry, G. J., Kaplan, R. D., Patel, N., Twining, D., and R. Weitz, 2009. [https://lbj.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/file/news/CNAS%20China's%20Arrival_Final%20Report-3.pdf "China’s Arrival: A Strategic Framework for a Global Relationship"]. Eds. Abraham Denmark and Nirav Patel, ''[[Center for a New American Security]]''.</ref> QUAD nations continue to hold regular military exercise in the ANC influence area, such as [[Malabar (naval exercise)|Exercise Malabar]] (see also [[Balikatan|US-Philippines | [[Quadrilateral Security Dialogue]] (QUAD), a strategic dialogue between Australia, India, Japan and USA, is aimed at countering the risk posed to the trade and security of navigation and nations in and around this region.<ref>Ching, Frank. [http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2008/04/171_19480.html "Asian Arc of Democracy"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610222015/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2008/04/171_19480.html |date=10 June 2015 }} ''[[Korea Times]]'', 24 February 2008.</ref><ref name=Tanning>Twining, Daniel. [http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/29d6bc30-6bc9-11dc-863b-0000779fd2ac.html "The new Asian order’s challenge to China"]. ''[[Financial Times]]'', 26 September 2007.</ref><ref name="Brooks CNAS">Brooks, L., Busby, J. W., Denmark, A. M., Ford, L., Green, M. J., Ikenberry, G. J., Kaplan, R. D., Patel, N., Twining, D., and R. Weitz, 2009. [https://lbj.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/file/news/CNAS%20China's%20Arrival_Final%20Report-3.pdf "China’s Arrival: A Strategic Framework for a Global Relationship"]. Eds. Abraham Denmark and Nirav Patel, ''[[Center for a New American Security]]''.</ref> QUAD nations continue to hold regular military exercise in the ANC influence area, such as [[Malabar (naval exercise)|Exercise Malabar]] (see also [[Balikatan|US-Philippines Annual Balikatan Exercise]]).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Diplomat |first1=Franz-Stefan Gady, The |title=India, US, and Japan to Hold ‘Malabar’ Naval War Games This Week |url=https://thediplomat.com/2018/06/india-us-and-japan-to-hold-malabar-naval-war-games-this-week/ |website=The Diplomat |access-date=5 June 2018}}</ref><ref name="MilEx08">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiadefence.com/MilEx.htm |title=Military Exercises –– Feb to Nov 2008}}</ref> | ||
Aimed at countering China's activities in Indo-Pacific, to ensure "free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific region ... and maintaining open, safe and efficient sea lanes for transportation and communication", India and Australia signed a military treaty for [[Military logistics|Mutual Logistics Support]] and [[Interoperability#Military|interoperability]] for reciprocal access to military bases.<ref name=stra23/> India has a similar treaty with U.S, while similar treaty with remaining member of QUAD, Japan, is awaited.<ref name=stra23/> India, which also has [[memoranda of understanding|MoU]] with USA and Japan for encrypted military communications, is likely to sign similar MoU with Australia.<ref name=stra23/> India, USA and Japan have been undertaking regular trilateral maritime exercises (Exercise Malabar), which Australia is also expected to join.<ref name=stra23>[https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/India-and-Australia-sign-military-pact-as-China-tensions-rise India and Australia sign military pact as China tensions rise], Asian Review, 4 June 2020.</ref> India-Australia Military Pact paves the way for extending their regional reach through coordinated power projection and mutual use of military facilities in India’s [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]] and Australia’s [[Cocos Island]].<ref name=stra22/> Australia, which already has [[Royal Australian Air Force|RAAF base]] at Cocos Islands, uses it for surveillance and to monitor the area extending between Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the north to Cocos Islands in south.<ref name=stra22/> | Aimed at countering China's activities in Indo-Pacific, to ensure "free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific region ... and maintaining open, safe and efficient sea lanes for transportation and communication", India and Australia signed a military treaty for [[Military logistics|Mutual Logistics Support]] and [[Interoperability#Military|interoperability]] for reciprocal access to military bases.<ref name=stra23/> India has a similar treaty with U.S, while similar treaty with remaining member of QUAD, Japan, is awaited.<ref name=stra23/> India, which also has [[memoranda of understanding|MoU]] with USA and Japan for encrypted military communications, is likely to sign similar MoU with Australia.<ref name=stra23/> India, USA and Japan have been undertaking regular trilateral maritime exercises (Exercise Malabar), which Australia is also expected to join.<ref name=stra23>[https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/India-and-Australia-sign-military-pact-as-China-tensions-rise India and Australia sign military pact as China tensions rise], Asian Review, 4 June 2020.</ref> India-Australia Military Pact paves the way for extending their regional reach through coordinated power projection and mutual use of military facilities in India’s [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]] and Australia’s [[Cocos Island]].<ref name=stra22/> Australia, which already has [[Royal Australian Air Force|RAAF base]] at Cocos Islands, uses it for surveillance and to monitor the area extending between Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the north to Cocos Islands in south.<ref name=stra22/> | ||
[[India–Singapore relations#Geo|India-Singapore Bilateral Agreement for Navy Cooperation]] also provides Indian Navy ships access to Singapore’s [[Changi Naval Base]], logistical support and refuelling rights. This allows India, which has similar agreements with Vietnam, Japan, France, Australia and the United States, to | [[India–Singapore relations#Geo|India-Singapore Bilateral Agreement for Navy Cooperation]] also provides Indian Navy ships access to Singapore’s [[Changi Naval Base]], logistical support and refuelling rights. This allows India, which has similar agreements with Vietnam, Japan, France, Australia and the United States, to counter China's "string of pearls" with "Necklace of Diamonds" ports: Changi Naval Base in Singapore, [[Chabahar Port]] in Iran, the [[Assumption Island]] in Seychelles, and [[Duqm Port]] in [[Oman]].<ref name=seac1>[https://eurasiantimes.com/from-singapores-changi-naval-base-to-omans-duqm-port-how-is-india-countering-chinese-string-of-pearls/ From Singapore’s Changi Naval Base To Oman’s Duqm Port, How Is India Countering Chinese String of Pearls?], Eurasian Times, 15 July 2020.</ref> | ||
==== Historic and contemporary geostrategic soft and hard power ==== | ==== Historic and contemporary geostrategic soft and hard power ==== | ||
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|[[INS Kohassa]] | |[[INS Kohassa]] | ||
|[[Shibpur (Andaman)|Shibpur village]] ([[Diglipur]] tehsil, [[North Andaman Island]]) | |[[Shibpur (Andaman)|Shibpur village]] ([[Diglipur]] tehsil, [[North Andaman Island]]) | ||
|Yes (3000 ft, | |Yes (3000 ft, planned to be extended to 10,000 ft) | ||
|Aerial Bay jetty | |Aerial Bay jetty | ||
|1200 km from Kalaikunda AFS | |1200 km from Kalaikunda AFS | ||
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In April 2016, the command conducted an amphibious exercise called 'Jal Prahar' to check readiness and to ensure functional integrity of all three services on the islands. Ships, aircraft and troops along with tanks from both the Eastern Naval Command and Andaman & Nicobar Command participated in the exercise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/army-completes-amphibious-exercise-jal-prahar/articleshow/51959299.cms|title=Army completes amphibious exercise 'Jal Prahar' – The Economic Times|website=The Economic Times|access-date=25 April 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128113538/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/army-completes-amphibious-exercise-jal-prahar/articleshow/51959299.cms|archive-date=28 November 2016}}</ref> Defence of Andaman & Nicobar Islands Exercise (DANX-17) was conducted during 20–24 November 2017. Additional forces including [[SEPECAT Jaguar|Jaguar]] fighters, [[50th Parachute Brigade (India)|50th Parachute Brigade]], missile frigates and [[Lockheed C-130 Hercules|C-130 Hercules]] heavy lift aircraft also participated in the exercise. The purpose of the exercise was to practice the defence of the island chain and recapturing islands.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/china-indian-military-andaman-indian-navy/1/1096693.html|title=As China becomes more aggressive, in a first Indian Military conducts exercise to Liberate Andaman|access-date=23 December 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171125114247/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/china-indian-military-andaman-indian-navy/1/1096693.html|archive-date=25 November 2017}}</ref> | In April 2016, the command conducted an amphibious exercise called 'Jal Prahar' to check readiness and to ensure functional integrity of all three services on the islands. Ships, aircraft and troops along with tanks from both the Eastern Naval Command and Andaman & Nicobar Command participated in the exercise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/army-completes-amphibious-exercise-jal-prahar/articleshow/51959299.cms|title=Army completes amphibious exercise 'Jal Prahar' – The Economic Times|website=The Economic Times|access-date=25 April 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128113538/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/army-completes-amphibious-exercise-jal-prahar/articleshow/51959299.cms|archive-date=28 November 2016}}</ref> Defence of Andaman & Nicobar Islands Exercise (DANX-17) was conducted during 20–24 November 2017. Additional forces including [[SEPECAT Jaguar|Jaguar]] fighters, [[50th Parachute Brigade (India)|50th Parachute Brigade]], missile frigates and [[Lockheed C-130 Hercules|C-130 Hercules]] heavy lift aircraft also participated in the exercise. The purpose of the exercise was to practice the defence of the island chain and recapturing islands.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/china-indian-military-andaman-indian-navy/1/1096693.html|title=As China becomes more aggressive, in a first Indian Military conducts exercise to Liberate Andaman|access-date=23 December 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171125114247/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/china-indian-military-andaman-indian-navy/1/1096693.html|archive-date=25 November 2017}}</ref> | ||
===Malaysia Airlines Flight | ===Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370=== | ||
For the effort to search [[Malaysia Airlines Flight 370]], the Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command was nominated as the Overall Force Commander of the Indian forces.<ref name=comm1>{{cite news|title=Lost Malaysian Aircraft – Indian Navy Joins search operations|url=http://indiannavy.nic.in/press-release/lost-malaysian-aircraft-indian-navy-joins-search-operations|access-date=19 March 2014|newspaper=Indian Navy|date=16 March 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319052653/http://indiannavy.nic.in/press-release/lost-malaysian-aircraft-indian-navy-joins-search-operations|archive-date=19 March 2014}}</ref> Surface and airborne assets from the Andaman and Nicobar Command took part in the effort. The ANC command contributed navy ships [[INS Saryu (P54)|INS ''Saryu'']], [[INS Kesari ( | For the effort to search [[Malaysia Airlines Flight 370]], the Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command was nominated as the Overall Force Commander of the Indian forces.<ref name=comm1>{{cite news|title=Lost Malaysian Aircraft – Indian Navy Joins search operations|url=http://indiannavy.nic.in/press-release/lost-malaysian-aircraft-indian-navy-joins-search-operations|access-date=19 March 2014|newspaper=Indian Navy|date=16 March 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319052653/http://indiannavy.nic.in/press-release/lost-malaysian-aircraft-indian-navy-joins-search-operations|archive-date=19 March 2014}}</ref> Surface and airborne assets from the Andaman and Nicobar Command took part in the effort. The ANC command contributed navy ships [[INS Saryu (P54)|INS ''Saryu'']], [[INS Kesari (2005)|INS ''Kesari'']] and [[INS Kumbhir (L22)|INS ''Kumbhir'']], and coast guard vessels [[Priyadarshini-class patrol vessel|ICGS ''Kanaklata Baruah'']], ICGS ''Bhikaji Cama'' and [[Samar-class offshore patrol vessel|ICGS ''Sagar'']].<ref name="TOI32024463">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Missing-Malaysian-jet-Search-reaches-Chennai-coast-in-Bay-of-Bengal/articleshow/32024463.cms Missing Malaysian jet: Search reaches Chennai coast in Bay of Bengal] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317092036/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Missing-Malaysian-jet-Search-reaches-Chennai-coast-in-Bay-of-Bengal/articleshow/32024463.cms |date=17 March 2014 }} Times of India 14 March 2012</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Malaysia Airlines MH370: India deploys 4 warships in search ops|url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/FzrTaQGNrZsxDInQsYkMoM/Malaysia-Airlines-MH370-India-deploys-4-warships-in-search.html|access-date=13 March 2014|newspaper=Livemint|date=14 March 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313213816/http://www.livemint.com/Politics/FzrTaQGNrZsxDInQsYkMoM/Malaysia-Airlines-MH370-India-deploys-4-warships-in-search.html|archive-date=13 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-india-malaysia-airlines-idUSBREA2C0EP20140313 |title=India to deploy helicopters, ships in Malaysian jet search |agency=Reuters |date=13 March 2014 |access-date=13 March 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313194828/http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/13/uk-india-malaysia-airlines-idUSBREA2C0EP20140313 |archive-date=13 March 2014 }}</ref> [[Eastern Naval Command]] (ENC) also contributed [[Shivalik-class frigate]]s [[INS Satpura (F48)|INS ''Satpura'']] and {{INS|Sahyadri|F49|6}}, and patrol vessel [[INS Batti Malv (T67)|INS Batti Malv]].<ref name=comm2>{{cite news|title=Lost Malaysian Aircraft – Indian Navy Joins search operations|url=http://indiannavy.nic.in/press-release/lost-malaysian-aircraft-indian-navy-joins-search-operations|access-date=21 March 2014|newspaper=Indian Navy|date=21 March 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319052653/http://indiannavy.nic.in/press-release/lost-malaysian-aircraft-indian-navy-joins-search-operations|archive-date=19 March 2014}}</ref><ref name=comm3>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indian-Navy-joins-search-for-missing-Malaysian-plane-in-the-Malacca-Straits/articleshow/31855418.cms |title=Indian Navy joins search |first=Jayanta |last=Gupta |work=The Times of India |access-date=11 March 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312072837/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indian-Navy-joins-search-for-missing-Malaysian-plane-in-the-Malacca-Straits/articleshow/31855418.cms |archive-date=12 March 2014 }}</ref><ref name=comm4>{{cite web|title=Search Operation for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 suspended|url=http://indianairforce.nic.in/show_pressrelease.php?pg_id=107&news_id=847|publisher=Indian Air Force|access-date=30 March 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228203025/http://indianairforce.nic.in/show_pressrelease.php?pg_id=107&news_id=847|archive-date=28 December 2017}}</ref> For aerial maritime surveillance, the ANC command dedicated two navy [[Boeing P-8 Poseidon|Boeing P-8I Neptune]]s, coast guard [[Dornier 228]], and [[Indian Air Force]] [[C-130J Super Hercules]] from Port Blair, and navy [[Dornier 228]] from [[Car Nicobar Air Force Base|Car Nicobar]].<ref name=comm1/> along with air force [[Mil Mi-17]] from ENC.<ref name=comm2/><ref name=comm3/><ref name=comm4/> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
; Integrated entities | ; Integrated entities | ||
* [[Defence Planning Committee]], tri-services command at policy level with NSA as its chief | * [[Defence Planning Committee]], tri-services command at policy level with NSA as its chief | ||
* [[Defence Cyber Agency]], tri-services command | |||
* [[Integrated Defence Staff]], tri-services command at strategic level composed of MoD, MEA and tri-services staff | * [[Integrated Defence Staff]], tri-services command at strategic level composed of MoD, MEA and tri-services staff | ||
* [[Armed Forces Special Operations Division]], tri-services command at operational level | * [[Armed Forces Special Operations Division]], tri-services command at operational level | ||