Major Tri-Service Exercise Trishul Concludes on Western Seaboard
The Southern Command of the Indian Army successfully concluded Exercise Trishul, a comprehensive tri-services military drill, with impressive amphibious landing operations on the Saurashtra Coast near Porbandar in Gujarat. The culminating phase of this significant exercise was reviewed by Southern Army Commander Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth at Madhavpur Beach on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
This marked the first large-scale tri-services military exercise along India's Western border since Operation Sindoor in May, demonstrating the armed forces' growing capability for integrated operations across all domains. The exercise validated the military's dominance in both virtual and physical domains through full-spectrum land-sea-air integration.
High-Level Review of Amphibious Capabilities
In a significant demonstration of joint military leadership, Lieutenant General Seth embarked onboard INS Jalashwa alongside top naval and air force commanders. He was accompanied by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, and Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the South Western Air Command.
Together, they reviewed the operational readiness of the Amphibious Forces from the Bison division of Sudarshan Chakra corps. The senior commanders witnessed the launch of the first Infantry platoon with tanks by Landing Craft Mechanised (LCM) during the opening wave of beaching operations, showcasing precise coordination between different military branches.
Multi-Domain Operations and Technological Integration
Exercise Trishul featured extensive multi-domain manoeuvres across three key sectors: the Western Seaboard, the Desert Sector, and the Rann and Creek Sector. The month-long exercise, which began approximately a month ago, covered a wide spectrum of modern warfare domains including:
- Electronic warfare capabilities
- Cyber warfare operations
- Drone and counter-drone technologies
- Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
- Air defence control and reporting systems
The amphibious landing operations demonstrated seamless coordination between ground forces, naval platforms, and air assets, validating the armed forces' capability to project combat power from sea to land under realistic operational conditions. The exercise also showcased the innovative employment of drones alongside traditional infantry and mechanized elements.
Commendation and Strategic Significance
In an official statement released after the exercise, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth commended the professionalism, jointsmanship, and interoperability displayed by all participating soldiers, sailors, and air warriors. The successful conduct of Exercise Trishul reaffirms several key aspects of India's defense capabilities.
The statement emphasized that the exercise demonstrated India's joint combat readiness and integrated multi-domain, multi-spectrum capabilities. It also highlighted the armed forces' commitment to technology absorption and the enduring spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in defense preparedness.
From the Thar desert to the Kutch sector along the Western Border, Exercise Trishul served as a comprehensive validation of India's tri-service preparedness to dominate both virtual and physical domains through seamless land, sea, and air integration for coordinated joint operations.
