New Delhi: The ongoing Tri-Services Exercise Trishul 2025 and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s assertive remarks have triggered strong reactions from Pakistan, with its Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warning of a “full-force retaliation” to any perceived Indian “aggression or incursion” along the border.
“We will not let go of any provocation. Pakistan will give a befitting response to India. This time, our response will be stronger than before. If India commits any aggression against our territory, we will not spare them,” Asif declared in Islamabad, signalling heightened tensions between the two neighbours.
The comments came shortly after Rajnath Singh’s visit to Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer, where he interacted with soldiers during Barakhana and lauded the success of Operation Sindoor. “That operation gave Pakistan a clear warning. It will now think twice before any misadventure. Operation Sindoor is not over — only paused,” Singh said, according to an official statement.
He cautioned that India’s response to any provocation would be “even harsher” than before, adding that the Indian Armed Forces had merely given a “demo” of India’s strength and were prepared to display their “real power” if required. The Defence Minister also underscored the military’s role in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed and self-reliant India by 2047.
Exercise Trishul 2025: A Display of Integrated Power
India’s Exercise Trishul 2025 — a major tri-services military drill involving the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force — began on October 30 and will continue until November 10. Conducted across India’s western borders and the Arabian Sea, the exercise focuses on integrated warfare capabilities, rapid mobilisation, and maritime dominance operations.
A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) has been issued to alert civil aviation authorities of restricted airspace during the exercise period. Defence analysts say the drills are part of India’s routine readiness strategy, but they have visibly unsettled Pakistan’s defence establishment.
Pakistan’s Response Reflects “Panic and Precaution”
In a sign of growing unease, Pakistan has issued two NOTAMs within five days — the latest effective from November 1 to November 30 — closing vast stretches of its airspace, particularly over the southern and coastal zones. Intelligence sources suggest the move indicates preparations for potential naval live-firing exercises or missile testing in the Arabian Sea, likely near the Sonmiani range.
According to defence observers, the decision points to “rising fears in Rawalpindi” that India’s ongoing military exercises could be a prelude to precision strikes targeting Pakistan’s southern airbases or naval assets near Sir Creek and adjoining areas.
While Indian officials have maintained that Trishul 2025 is a routine operational drill aimed at strengthening joint combat readiness, the developments underscore the fragile state of regional stability and the enduring mistrust that continues to shape India–Pakistan relations.
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