India to Hold Tri-Services Drill 'Ex Trishul' Near Pakistan Border from Oct 30

• India announces large-scale tri-services exercise ‘Ex Trishul’ from Oct 30-Nov 10.
• Drill to cover airspace up to 28,000 feet along the Pakistan border.
• Exercise to showcase joint operations and indigenous defence capabilities.

India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a large-scale tri-services military exercise, 'Ex Trishul', scheduled to take place along the Pakistan border from October 30 to November 10. The high-intensity drill, involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force, will test India’s joint operational readiness across multiple domains.

According to defence sources, the airspace reserved for the exercise will extend up to 28,000 feet, marking it as one of the biggest joint operations in recent years. The drill will simulate real-time combat scenarios and focus on enhancing coordination among the three forces.

The Ministry of Defence said Exercise Trishul reflects the government’s emphasis on Jointness, Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance), and Innovation, key pillars of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s JAI vision for the Armed Forces. Troops from the Southern Command will take the lead, carrying out offensive and amphibious operations in the creek and desert sectors, as well as multi-domain missions involving intelligence, surveillance, electronic warfare, and cyber operations.

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The exercise will also highlight the operational use of indigenous defence systems, strengthening India’s self-reliance push in defence technology.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking in Jaisalmer earlier this week, said Operation Sindoor had already shown Pakistan India’s capability and resolve. “It was a strong message that India will respond decisively to any provocation”, he said. Singh reaffirmed that the government remains focused on building indigenous defence strength through innovation and technology.