India Releases 380 Km NOTAM for Military Drill in Andaman and Nicobar

Defense News ,India :-  India has announced it will have a military practice near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands soon. They've sent out a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). This exercise is set to happen on March 29th and 30th, 2024. It will cover an area of 380 kilometers close to the very important Malacca Strait.

At the same time, China has its space tracking ship, Yuan Wang 3, in that area. Some experts think India might use this drill to test-fire the BrahMos missile, which is super fast.

The BrahMos missiles are already stationed in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. They are very powerful and could stop China from coming into the Indian Ocean Region during a fight. India uses these missiles as a big part of its defense plan.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are very important for India's safety. They sit close to the Malacca Strait, which is one of the busiest sea routes globally. So, India needs to be strong there to protect its interests at sea. Doing regular military drills helps India stay prepared and strong in this area.

The announcement talks about a military exercise but doesn't say exactly what weapons they'll use. But considering China's ship is there and how important this area is, experts think they might test the BrahMos missiles.