IAF to conduct major exercise in Rajasthan from July 23; NOTAM issued
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.
The region witnessed Pakistani drone and missile intrusions during Operation Sindoor, where Pakistan launched 413 drone attacks targeting Rajasthan's Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Sri Ganganagar districts. All of these aerial attacks were foiled by advanced air defence system deployed by Indian defence forces.
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