Source: TOI
Context:
India has commenced a major tri-service military exercise named ‘Trishul’ along the western front with Pakistan, involving coordinated participation of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The exercise is being conducted from October 30 to November 10, 2025, with a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued for large sections of airspace over Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Key Highlights:
Nature and Objective of Exercise:
- Exercise Name: Trishul
- Duration: October 30 – November 10, 2025
- Forces Involved: Indian Army, Indian Air Force (IAF), and Indian Navy
- Aim: To test and enhance joint operational readiness, interoperability, and tri-service coordination in a high-intensity combat environment.
- The drills will include offensive, defensive, and amphibious operations across desert and coastal terrains.
Location and Scale:
- Conducted along India’s western front — Rajasthan, Gujarat, and the Sir Creek sector near the Rann of Kutch.
- NOTAM issued for civilian aircraft to avoid a large airspace region during the exercise.
Tri-Service Participation:
- Indian Army: Deployment of main battle tanks, howitzers, missile systems, and attack helicopters.
- Indian Air Force: High-tempo “Mahagujraj Operations” using Rafale and Sukhoi-30MKI fighters, IL-78 refuellers, AWACS, helicopters, and drones for precision missions.
- Indian Navy: Deployment of frigates and destroyers off the Gujarat coast to support amphibious and littoral warfare operations.
