Ahead of IAF’s planned drill in the northeast on Nov. 6, India is currently conducting its tri-service military exercise, ‘Ex Trishul’. The drills commenced on Oct. 30, along the western border with Pakistan, and will continue till Nov. 11. It is aimed at demonstrating the joint operational strength and strategic preparedness of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
The large-scale drills will cover Gujarat and Rajasthan. The exercise involves over 20,000 personnel, supported by T-90S and Arjun tanks, missile systems, attack helicopters, Rafale and Sukhoi-30MKI fighters and naval frigates and destroyers.
The opening phase of the operation will be led by the Navy, followed by the Army and the IAF in the later stages.