India Issues NOTAM for Massive Tri-Services Military Exercise Along Pakistan Border Amid Rising Tensions
India’s Major Military Drill: NOTAM Issued for Western Border
India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a large-scale tri-services military exercise along the western border with Pakistan. Scheduled from October 30 to November 10, 2025, the drill – titled Exercise Trishul – will bring together the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force in one of the country’s most ambitious joint operations in recent years.
According to reports, the airspace reservation for the exercise extends up to 28,000 feet. Satellite imagery reviewed by defense analyst Damien Symon indicates that the operational scale and location are “highly unusual,” pointing to an exercise of unprecedented magnitude.
Focus on Joint Operations and Indigenous Defence
The Ministry of Defence stated that troops from the Southern Command will play a key role in validating multi-domain joint operations across diverse terrains. These include offensive maneuvers in desert and creek sectors, amphibious landings off the Saurashtra coast, and advanced coordination in electronic warfare (EW), cyber operations, and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) tasks.
Exercise Trishul is part of India’s strategy to enhance Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defense and aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s JAI (Jointness, Atmanirbharta, and Innovation) vision. Indigenous systems will feature prominently, showcasing innovations across land, air, and sea platforms.
India has issued a notification for a Tri-Services Exercise along its western border with Pakistan, the chosen area & scale of activity are unusual
— Damien Symon (@detresfa_) October 24, 2025
Date | 30 October- 10 November 2025 pic.twitter.com/IsDdLs0x0k
The Strategic Context: After Operation Sindoor
The announcement follows Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, in response to a terror attack in Pahalgam. The operation included precise airstrikes on terrorist infrastructure inside Pakistan, neutralizing over 100 militants. The move led to a four-day standoff, marking one of the most intense cross-border engagements in recent decades.
During a visit to Jaisalmer, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Operation Sindoor had sent a “clear warning” to Pakistan, which would “think twice before any misadventure against India.” Addressing the Navy Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, he praised the Indian Navy’s deterrent readiness and highlighted India’s growing emphasis on indigenous defense systems.
Strengthening India’s Defence Posture
Analysts describe Exercise Trishul as a major step toward enhancing joint force readiness, strategic deterrence, and regional security. The tri-services integration represents India’s increasing focus on high-end warfighting capability and technological autonomy amid ongoing geopolitical frictions in the subcontinent.
With the issuance of this NOTAM, India’s military preparedness enters a new phase—one that underlines both operational evolution and a strong message of deterrence to its adversaries across the border.
