India wraps up its largest-ever joint military exercise near Pakistan

India Nov 12, 2025

India just wrapped up Exercise Trishul, its largest-ever joint military drill near the Pakistan border.
From October 30 to November 10, over 50,000 personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and BSF participated across the Thar Desert and North Arabian Sea.

Trishul wasn't just about size--it showed off India's ability

Trishul wasn't just about size—it showed off India's ability to coordinate land, sea, air, and even cyber operations using homegrown tech like drones.
The drills tested teamwork in tough desert conditions and highlighted a push for self-reliance in defense.
The Indian Navy described the exercise as exemplifying "jointness, self-reliance, and innovation"—making sure India's ready for anything on its borders.