The Indian Armed Forces are currently conducting a major tri-service mega drill called 'Trishul' along the western border with Pakistan. The large-scale exercise, which began around October 30, 2025, and is scheduled to continue until November 10-13, 2025, involves the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force operating together in a multi-domain wargame. 

Key Details of Exercise 'Trishul':

• Participants: All three services of the Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force), along with the Indian Coast Guard and Border Security Force (BSF), are participating to enhance synergy and interoperability.
• Operational Area: The drills cover a vast expanse from the creek and desert sectors of Gujarat and Rajasthan, extending into the northern Arabian Sea.
• Assets Deployed: The exercise involves the deployment of major military platforms including Rafale and Su-30MKI fighter jets, T-90S and Arjun main battle tanks, frigates, destroyers, attack helicopters, missile systems (BrahMos and Akash), and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Objectives: 
The primary goal is to validate integrated operations across land, sea, air, cyber, and space domains, demonstrating the armed forces' joint combat readiness and rapid response capabilities.

Strategic Context: 
The exercise follows a recent military standoff and a strong warning from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh regarding the strategic Sir Creek region, signaling India's operational preparedness and self-reliance in defence technology (Atmanirbharta).

• Impact: India issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) to restrict airspace over the exercise areas, a move that prompted Pakistan to issue its own NOTAMs and put its forces on high alert, reflecting regional tensions. 

This is the first tri-service drill of this scale and complexity since "Operation Sindoor" was conducted in May 2025. 

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