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India's military drill underway, Pakistan issues parallel warning

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New Delhi: With India's largest post-Operation Sindoor military exercise 'Trishul' underway in the Arabian Sea, Pakistan has issued a parallel navigation warning for naval firing drills in the same area, signalling a familiar pattern of counter-manoeuvres.

Pakistan's warnings, valid from November 2-5, overlap with India's airspace advisory for aircraft flying below 28,000 feet, covering zones where tri-services operations are in progress. Such responses from Islamabad are not uncommon when India conducts large-scale military exercises close to the international border.

India's Trishul involves 25 warships, over 40 combat aircraft, and around 40,000 troops, with amphibious operations forming a key part of the drills. The Integrated Defence Staff has described Trishul as a major tri-services operational validation exercise, showcasing India's ability to conduct integrated missions across varied terrains and operational domains.

"Trishul exemplifies India's resolve to safeguard its borders through the spirit of JAI - Jointness, Atmanirbharta and Innovation," the IDS said in a post on X.

The exercise spans parts of the Arabian Sea, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, focusing particularly on the Rann of Kutch and Sir Creek regions - areas recently visited by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who cautioned against any "misadventure" from across the border, warning it would lead to the "rewriting of both geography and history."

Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod, Director General Naval Operations, said Trishul is a complex, multi-domain exercise integrating space and cyber warfare elements as well. The exercise, which includes India's landing platform dock INS Jalashwa and smaller amphibious vessels, will continue until November 13.
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