A palpable sense of unease has settled over Pakistan as India prepares to conduct Exercise Trishul, a large-scale tri-service military exercise. In response to the anticipated maneuvers, Pakistan has abruptly shut down significant portions of its central and southern airspace, issuing a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for October 28-29 without explicit official justification. This move is widely interpreted by defense analysts as a reaction to India’s formidable military readiness demonstration. Exercise Trishul, involving synchronized operations by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, is designed to highlight their seamless coordination and lethal strike potential across land, air, and sea. Satellite analysis reveals the exercise to be one of India’s most extensive in recent years, covering substantial airspace and signaling India’s readiness for any eventuality. The exercise scenarios will include complex amphibious assaults along the Saurashtra coast, desert warfare simulations, and joint force operations, all spearheaded by Southern Command. The exercise’s geographical focus is particularly sensitive, bordering key Pakistani areas such as Sir Creek, Sindh, and Karachi. This comes shortly after India’s Defense Minister issued a stern warning about devastating consequences for any Pakistani provocations in the Sir Creek sector, a region known for its strategic importance and difficult terrain.
