Since Wednesday, a notice to the pilot (NOTAM) has been sent to Rajasthan (Notam). The notice warns that the area will be subject to restrictions from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday evening. Pakistan has been conducting several aerial exercises on its territory over the past few days after its political leaders announced fears of an imminent attack by India.
India has also been bending muscles through a series of live shooting exercises and exercises, even as small arms continue to target Pakistani forces along the Line of Control (LOC).
The Jodhpur-based 12th Corps, also known as the Desert Corps, has been conducting “verification” exercises involving frontline combat vehicles. The battlefield exercises are designed to “improve combat efficiency in formations for continuous operation.”
The Jaipur-based Southwest Command has also been conducting drills for the special Heliborne operation. This includes inserting special forces deep into enemy territory using MI 17 helicopters and other rotary wing platforms. The Jalandal Legion coordinated with the Indian Air Force has conducted similar exercises.
The Indian Navy has conducted several live broadcasts in the Arabian Sea, involving long-range anti-ship missiles.
The Air Force also conducted an internal exercise called Akraman in central India. The exercise involved frontline Rafale fighter jets, and the scenarios used included long-range precise ground attacks and handling of enemy air defense systems.
