India: A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued for a large-scale Indian Air Force (IAF) exercise scheduled for July 23–25 in Rajasthan along the India-Pakistan border.
According to sources, the Indian Air Force is set to carry out a major military exercise in Rajasthan, covering areas from Barmer to Jodhpur.
“The exercise is scheduled to take place in Rajasthan near the International Border, is part of the IAF’s regular operational readiness drills. It could be between two or three commands of IAF. We keep issuing NOTAM during such exercise to keep airspace cleared of any civilian aircraft,” said the official.
The intensive drill will including frontline fighter jets including Rafale, Mirage 2000, and Sukhoi-30 aircraft, along with air-defence system and support systems. The drill will also involve preparedness during night operations.
The drill comes amid heightened alertness at India-Pakistan border where India Air Force is focusing on strategic preparedness and enhancing air defence capabilities.
