Tri-Services Exercise 2025 (TSE-2025) ‘Trishul’ was conducted in early November 2025, led by the Indian Navy jointly with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force. The Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy, the Southern Command of the Indian Army, and the South Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force were the principal participating formations. The exercise featured operations across the creek and desert sectors of Rajasthan and Gujarat, and in the maritime domain including amphibious operations in the North Arabian Sea. The Indian Coast Guard, Border Security Force, and other central agencies also participated.
The exercise validated joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) procedures, Electronic Warfare (EW) and Cyber Warfare plans, and included Indian Navy carrier operations conducted jointly with shore-based assets of the Indian Air Force. The exercise emphasized interoperability, network integration, and jointness, and focused on the refinement of procedures to address emerging threats. Posted by PIB Delhi on 14 NOV 2025 at 12:46 PM. Release ID: 2189935. Visitor Counter: 2222. VM/SPS 249/25
Key Entities Referenced
Tri-Services Exercise 2025 (TSE-2025) ‘Trishul': A joint military exercise conducted by the Indian Navy, Indian Army, and Indian Air Force to enhance inter-service operability.
Indian Navy: The lead service in the Tri-Services Exercise 2025 (TSE-2025) ‘Trishul'.
Indian Army: Participated in the Tri-Services Exercise 2025 (TSE-2025) ‘Trishul'.
Indian Air Force: Participated in the Tri-Services Exercise 2025 (TSE-2025) ‘Trishul'.
Rajasthan and Gujarat: Locations where large-scale operations were featured in the Tri-Services Exercise 2025 (TSE-2025) ‘Trishul'.
Ministry of Defence
CULMINATION OF TRI-SERVICES EXERCISE
2025 (TSE-2025) ‘TRISHUL’
Posted On: 14 NOV 2025 12:46PM by PIB Delhi
Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) ‘Trishul’ was conducted by the Indian Navy as the lead
service jointly with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, in early Nov 2025.
TSE-2025 was led by the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy along with the Southern
Command of the Indian Army and the South Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force as
the principal participating formations.
The exercise featured large scale operations across the creek and desert sectors of Rajasthan and
Gujarat, and in the maritime domain including amphibious operations in the North Arabian
Sea. The Indian Coast Guard, Border Security Force, and other central agencies also participated in
the exercise, reinforcing inter-agency coordination and integrated operations.
The major focus of the exercise was to enhance synergy between the armed forces and validate and
synchronise multi-domain integrated operational procedures across the three Services, enabling joint
effect-based operations. Key objectives included enhancing interoperability of platforms and
infrastructure, strengthening network integration across the Services, and advancing jointness in
operations. The exercise also validated joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
procedures, Electronic Warfare (EW) and Cyber Warfare plans. The exercise included Indian
Navy carrier operations conducted jointly with shore-based assets of the Indian Air Force to
facilitate exchange of Best Practices and validation of joint SOPs for air operations.
Exercise Trishul highlighted the effective employment of indigenous systems and absorption of the
tenets of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Additionally, it focused on the refinement of procedures and
techniques tailored to address emerging threats and the evolving character of contemporary and future
warfare.
Successful conduct of Tri-Services Exercise 2025 has underscored the collective resolve of the Indian
Armed Forces to operate in a fully integrated manner, thereby enhancing joint operational readiness
and national security preparedness._______________________________________________________________
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