Why in News?
• A major Tri-Services exercise “Trishul” has been conducted to strengthen joint combat preparedness of the Indian Armed Forces.
About Exercise TRISHUL
• Tri-services → Indian Army + Indian Navy + Indian Air Force
• Focus areas include:
- Integrated war-fighting
- Inter-operability among services
- Real-time information sharing
- Joint operational planning
• Helps Indian forces prepare for a future multi-domain, integrated battle scenario.
Strategic Angle
• Reflects India’s shift from service-specific training → Theatre-level joint operations
• Aligned with India’s evolving defence reforms like theatre commands model
• Enhances rapid mobilisation capability in short-notice, high-tempo situations