New Delhi, The Indian Air Force (IAF) has taken a strategic pause in its ongoing Exercise Trishul, occurring in the northern sector, resulting in a suspension of fighter aircraft flights from September 7 to September 10. IAF officials have clarified that this pause applies solely to the flying operations of aircraft involved in Exercise Trishul, allowing routine flying activities to continue as usual.
During this temporary suspension, the IAF will commence the operation of its PHALCON AWACS aircraft, responsible for monitoring the country’s airspace and safeguarding the airspace over the national capital region in preparation for the G-20 summit, according to defense sources.
To fortify the skies over Delhi for the summit, the Indian Air Force is also deploying its Rafale fighter jets and other aircraft at advanced air bases. Surface-to-air missile systems have been strategically positioned around Delhi to neutralize any potential threat from enemy aircraft or rogue drones.
Exercise Trishul, a significant training exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force, has been underway in the northern sector along the borders with China and Pakistan since September 4. The exercise features all major fleets of fighter aircraft, including the Rafale, Mirage 2000, and the Su-30MKIs, alongside heavy-lift transport aircraft and helicopters like the Chinooks and Apaches. The Garud Special Forces are also participating in the drills, encompassing a comprehensive exercise of air power.
Exercise Trishul commenced on September 4 and is scheduled to conclude on September 14, covering regions in the northern sector, including Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir, and Punjab.
