What happened:
On November 10, 2025, India concluded its large-scale Tri-Service Exercise ‘Trishul 2025,’ held from November 3 to 7 across Rajasthan, Gujarat, and the North Arabian Sea. Led by the Indian Navy with participation from the Army and Air Force, the exercise involved over 30,000 personnel, 20–25 naval platforms, and more than 40 aircraft. It aimed to enhance operational synergy, validate joint standard operating procedures, and test integrated combat readiness under realistic battlefield conditions. Central agencies such as the Coast Guard and BSF also joined, reinforcing inter-agency coordination.
Why it matters to India:
‘Trishul 2025’ underscored India’s growing emphasis on jointness, innovation, and self-reliance in defence. By integrating multiple domains—land, air, and sea—it demonstrated India’s ability to conduct complex, multi-front operations and coordinate effectively among the services. The exercise also reaffirmed India’s readiness to respond to emerging security challenges through unified and technology-driven military operations.