New Delhi: India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) warning for a tri-services exercise along the Pakistan border, scheduled from October 30 to November 10, amid heightened tensions following Operation Sindoor. Satellite imagery analyzed by geo-intelligence expert Damien Symon highlighted that the designated airspace and scale of operations are unusually large, with airspace reserved up to 28,000 feet.
The exercise, named Ex Trishul, will involve the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, demonstrating enhanced jointness, Atmanirbharta (self-reliance), and operational innovation pillars of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s JAI vision for the Armed Forces. Troops from Southern Command will participate in diverse terrains, including offensive operations in creek and desert sectors, amphibious drills off the Saurashtra coast, and joint multi-domain exercises encompassing Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Electronic Warfare (EW), and Cyber capabilities.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the exercise will also showcase the use of indigenous systems, refine tactics and procedures, and test operational readiness in line with contemporary and future threats.
Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with soldiers during Barakhana in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, noting that Operation Sindoor, carried out in May following the Pahalgam terror attack, sent a strong message to Pakistan. “It gave Pakistan a good dose of caution. They will now think twice before attempting any misadventure against India,” Singh said. Operation Sindoor included precise airstrikes targeting terror infrastructure, neutralizing over 100 terrorists and triggering the deadliest confrontation between the two nations in decades.
At the Naval Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, Singh commended the Navy for creating a deterrent posture during Operation Sindoor, keeping Pakistan’s naval forces near their harbors, while demonstrating India’s operational readiness and professional capability. He also highlighted the government’s focus on indigenous innovation, Atmanirbharta in defence, and modern technologies, reinforcing India’s preparedness for emerging threats.
The NOTAM and Ex Trishul signal India’s commitment to maintaining readiness along its western border while advancing joint operational capabilities.
