The Indian Air Force is gearing up for a big round of aerial exercises along the Line of Actual Control in Uttarakhand, happening November 13-21.
These drills will stretch across Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab, all to check how quickly and effectively the IAF can respond in the northern border areas.
IAF aircraft operations and NOTAMs
A mix of fighter jets like Sukhoi-30MKIs and Mirage-2000s, transport planes such as An-32s and C-295s, plus Mi-17 helicopters will be flying missions, many through tough Himalayan terrain where thin air and unpredictable weather make things extra challenging.
To keep civilian flights running smoothly during this period, temporary airspace restrictions (NOTAMs) will be put in place.