CULMINATION OF TRI SERVICES EXERCISE (TSE-2025) “TRISHUL”
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command, AT Madhavpur Beach
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command, addressing the media at a demonstration at Madhavpur on 13 November 2025, marking the culmination of the Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) “Trishul”.
The exercise was conducted by the Indian Navy as the lead service, jointly with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, in early November 2025. The operations, which have been conducted over the past few days, followed months of planning and preparation. Upon completion of this interaction, a demonstration of amphibious operations was conducted, showcasing the pinnacle of joint planning and execution involving elements of all three services.
TSE-2025 was led by the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy, along with the Southern Command of the Indian Army and the South Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force, as the principal participating formations. The exercise featured large-scale operations across the creek and desert sectors of Rajasthan and Gujarat, alongside comprehensive maritime operations, including amphibious operations in the North Arabian Sea.
The major focus of the exercise was to enhance synergy between the defence forces and validate and synchronise multi-domain integrated operational procedures across the three services, enabling joint effect-based operations.
The Press Conference was addressed by the GOC-in-C, SC, AOC-in-C, SWAC, and FOC-in-C, WNC, in the afternoon on 13 November 2025, giving perspectives on the operations of the respective services during the exercise.
