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India has launched a major tri-services exercise, named ‘Exercise Trishul,’ along its western sector, involving the Indian Army, Indian Air Force (IAF), and Indian Navy. The exercise will run from October 30 to November 10, with a NOTAM issued to alert civil aviation of the drills. Defence officials told CNN-News18 that this is the first major tri-service wargame since ‘Operation Sindoor’ and is aimed at testing and validating lessons learned from that operation. The exercise will see the armed forces execute coordinated operations across a variety of challenging terrains, including offensive manoeuvres in creek and desert regions, amphibious landings off the Saurashtra coast, and joint multi-domain drills. The Indian Air Force will deploy a fleet of frontline fighters and support aircraft, including Rafales, Su-30MKIs, RPAs, UAVs IL-78 refuellers, and Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) platforms. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy will field its frontline warships and other assets to simulate realistic maritime combat scenarios. The Indian Army has mobilised around 25,000 troops, supported by main battle tanks, artillery, armed helicopters, and a variety of missile systems. Several indigenous weapons and platforms will also be tested under live operational conditions during the exercise. Officials said that the exercise will be crucial in testing coordination and synergy between the three forces, ensuring they can operate effectively together in high-intensity conflict situations. It will also provide an opportunity to evaluate operational readiness, refine strategies, and improve integration of modern platforms across land, sea, and air domains.
