India Unleashes Massive War Games With Exercise Trishul Near Sir Creek, Rattles Pakistan After Op Sindoor

Remember how Defence Minister Rajnath Singh earlier this month warned Pakistan that any attempts to illegally occupy more of India, i.e., its half of Sir Creek, will be met with a response that will change “history and geography”. India is now conducting a massive tri-service exercise in the region, in a move that has only increased Pakistan’s worries.

Barely six months after Operation Sindoor, a limited but high-intensity conflict that rattled Pakistan’s western command, India has launched Exercise Trishul, its first tri-service war game since the confrontation. The 12-day exercise, which began Thursday (October 30, 2025), spans Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Putting India’s full military strength on display just miles from the Pakistan border, this is not a routine drill. It’s a coordinated show of force involving special forces, missile systems, battle tanks, warships, and fighter jets, all geared toward testing India’s readiness in a post-Sindoor security landscape.

Exercise Trishul: How big is India’s firepower on display?

This 12-day exercise will see the Army, Navy, and Air Force operating in seamless synergy. From the Army’s side, T-90 battle tanks, BrahMos missile units, and the Akash air defence system, which were battle-tested during Operation Sindoor, are participating. Rafale and Su-30MKI fighters, supported by Sea Guardian and Heron drones, and Prachand attack helicopters are from the IAF’s side.

From Navy, the participants are Kolkata-class destroyers and Nilgiri-class frigates along with fast-attack craft are deployed off Gujarat’s coast. Exercise Trishul also has special forces on the ground, including Para SF, MARCOS, and Garud commandos, in simulated offensive missions into southern Pakistan territory.

Why is Pakistan so nervous?

Islamabad’s response has been telling. Just hours before the drills began, Pakistan issued a sweeping NOTAM (Notice to Airmen), shutting large sections of its central and southern airspace. Originally limited to a few routes, the restrictions were suddenly expanded to cover most of the country’s skies, a sign that Pakistan is undoubtedly rattled by the scale and proximity of Trishul.

India-Pak conflict: Is Sir Creek the next flashpoint?

The Rann of Kutch and Sir Creek region are under renewed spotlight. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently warned Pakistan against any attempt to “illegally occupy” India’s share of the disputed creek, vowing that any such move would “change history and geography.”

Indian intelligence has flagged Pakistan’s recent military build-up in the area which include new bunkers, radars, and forward operating bases capable of launching drone or infantry attacks. Islamabad’s Navy chief, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, even made an unannounced visit to forward posts near Sir Creek, escalating regional tensions.

What message is India sending with Ex Trishul?

Exercise Trishul is as much about training and readiness as it is about deterrence. It signals that the Indian military, fresh off the success of Operation Sindoor, is not just reacting, but proactively securing the western frontier. New Delhi’s intent is clear that Pakistan’s provocations will no longer dictate India’s response timeline.