Since World War II, beach landings have always proven to be critical turning points. From Normandy to Vietnam, amphibious missions have shaped the course of history. India is now on the verge of scripting a new chapter in its theatre command history as troops from the Indian Navy, Indian Army, and Indian Air Force undertake a mega amphibious exercise off the Saurashtra coast.
This mission marks the successful culmination of Exercise Trishul, India's largest wargame since Operation Sindoor, when the nation was on the brink of a full-blown conflict with its nuclear-armed neighbour, Pakistan.
Given the new intelligence inputs on Islamabad's major military expansion in Sindh Province, the mobilisation in Saurashtra sends a loud and clear message from New Delhi. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has repeatedly stated that any misstep by Rawalpindi will be dealt with an iron hand.
Over 50,000 troops were mobilised for Exercise Trishul, which began on October 30 and concludes today. As part of the exercise, India's tri-services are conducting wargames to test overall battle readiness. The mega exercise includes drone combat, cyber warfare, amphibious operations, and electronic warfare.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Exercise Duration | October 30, 2025 to November 10, 2025 |
| Location | Gujarat and Rajasthan, including Sir Creek, desert sectors, and northern Arabian Sea coastal areas |
| Participating Commands | Indian Army Southern Command, Indian Navy Western Naval Command, Indian Air Force South Western Air Command; Indian Coast Guard and Border Security Force |
| Army Weapons & Equipment | T-90S tanks, Arjun Mk II tanks, Bofors 155mm Howitzers, Dhanush 155mm Howitzers, M777 Howitzers, Pinaka Rocket Systems, Prachand Attack Helicopters, INSAS LMG, Barrett sniper rifles, PKM machine guns, AGS-30 grenade launchers |
| Navy Ships & Weapons | Kolkata-class destroyers, Nilgiri-class frigates, fast attack craft, Landing Platform Dock INS Jalashwa, Landing Craft Utility vessels (LCUs), BrahMos cruise missiles, Shtil-1 SAMs, Klub cruise missiles, RBU-6000 ASW rocket launchers |
| Air Force Aircraft & Weapons | Rafale, Su-30MKI, Mirage 2000, LCA Tejas fighters; C-130J, IL-76 transport aircraft; air-to-ground weapons like Hammer Smart Weapon System and guided bombs |
| Special Forces | Army Para SF, Navy MARCOS, Air Force Garud Commandos |
| Operational Focus | Network-centric warfare, amphibious landings, joint ISR, Electronic Warfare (EW), Cyber Warfare, counter-drone operations |
| Airspace Restrictions | NOTAM issued over Rajasthan and Gujarat airspace up to 28,000 feet |
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