India is conducting a large-scale tri‐service military exercise called Exercise Trishul, involving the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
The exercise is scheduled from 30 October to 10 November 2025.
The location: along the western frontier of India with Pakistan — especially the Sir Creek region, the marshy salt flats of the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, and adjacent desert/creek terrain in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Key objectives: to test and sharpen joint operations across land, sea, air, cyber and space domains; integrate all three services; practise offensive and defensive manoeuvres; and demonstrate India’s deterrence posture and self-reliance in defence.
The exercise includes: mechanised formations of the Army (tanks, artillery, helicopters); the Air Force deploying fighters like Rafale, Su-30 MKI, IL-78 refuellers, ISR/AEW&C assets; the Navy deploying frigates, destroyers and conducting amphibious drills off the Saurashtra/Gujarat coast.
The Indian side has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) covering large parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat to restrict civilian flights during the exercise. Meanwhile Pakistan has also issued its own NOTAM for airspace in its central/southern airspace ahead of the exercise.
Strategic significance: The Sir Creek area is a disputed tidal estuary between India and Pakistan. Control and operations here impact maritime boundaries, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claims and coastal security.
❓ Quiz Questions
Which three services of India are participating jointly in Exercise Trishul?
a) Army, Air Force, Coast Guard
b) Army, Navy, Air Force
c) Navy, Air Force, Paramilitary forces
d) Army, Navy, Marine CorpsWhat are the dates scheduled for Exercise Trishul 2025?
a) 15 Oct – 25 Oct 2025
b) 20 Oct – 30 Oct 2025
c) 30 Oct – 10 Nov 2025
d) 1 Nov – 15 Nov 2025Where is the exercise primarily located?
a) Indo‐China border, Arunachal Pradesh
b) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
c) Sir Creek / Rann of Kutch region (western frontier)
d) Lakshadweep IslandsWhat is one of the major strategic aims of Exercise Trishul?
a) To conduct only humanitarian assistance operations
b) To practise multi‐domain joint operations and enhance deterrence along western frontier
c) To conduct solely air-to-air combat drills
d) To test only unmanned underwater vehiclesWhat did the Indian Air Force / Ministry of Defence issue to manage airspace during the exercise?
a) Shipping Advisory (SA)
b) NOTAM (Notice to Airmen)
c) Travel Advisory
d) Weather AdvisoryWhy is the Sir Creek region strategically important?
a) Because it’s the site of India’s largest naval ship-yard
b) Because it determines the maritime boundary and EEZ between India and Pakistan
c) Because it’s a major tourist island
d) Because it’s India’s main submarine base
✅ Answers
b) Army, Navy, Air Force
c) 30 Oct – 10 Nov 2025
c) Sir Creek / Rann of Kutch region (western frontier)
b) To practise multi-domain joint operations and enhance deterrence along western frontier
b) NOTAM (Notice to Airmen)
b) Because it determines the maritime boundary and EEZ between India and Pakistan
📌 Why This Matters for Current Affairs
The scale, location and nature of Exercise Trishul underscore India’s evolving defence posture — moving from single‐service drills to highly integrated, multi‐domain war‐games that reflect modern warfare requirements.
Conducting the exercise near a disputed frontier (Sir Creek) sends a clear strategic message: India is prepared, agile and ready to defend its frontiers.
The inclusion of new weapons systems, electronic warfare, drones/unmanned systems, amphibious landings and cross-domain operations reflect the shift in warfare paradigms.
For competitive exams and general awareness, knowing the “what”, “where”, “when” and “why” of such military exercises is essential, since these often feature in defence, security and international relations segments.
🧮 Takeaway
Exercise Trishul 2025 is more than a routine drill. It represents India’s strategic will to integrate its armed forces, master new domains of warfare, and maintain a credible deterrence along a sensitive frontier. For those studying current affairs, the exercise encapsulates themes of defence preparedness, jointness, self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat), and India’s regional security dynamics.
