Indian Navy News / Navy will conduct exercise in Arabian Sea, Pakistan also issued NOTAM for the drill

Indian Navy News: Tensions between India and Pakistan are at their peak after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor launched by India in response to it. Meanwhile, a big news has come out that the navies of both the countries are going to conduct maneuvers close to each other in the Arabian Sea. According to defense sources, the Indian Navy will conduct exercises near Porbandar and Okha coast of Gujarat on August 11-12, while the Pakistani Navy has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for the exercise in its waters, which will be just 60 nautical miles from the Indian exercise area.

Routine exercises or strategic move?

These maritime exercises of the navies of both the countries are part of regular activities. However, this time the dates and locations of these exercises are raising questions about the strategic preparations of both the countries. The armies of both the countries have been on high alert since Operation Sindoor, and this maritime exercise may be an important part of their strategy. Experts believe that this exercise may be an attempt by both the countries to demonstrate their military strength and regional influence.

Pahalgam attack escalated tensions

The terror attack in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 escalated tensions between the two countries to new heights. 26 tourists lost their lives in the attack, and the terrorist organisation The Resistance Front (TRF), which is believed to be a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for it. In response to the attack, India launched Operation Sindoor on the midnight of May 7-8, under which the Indian Air Force destroyed 9 terror hideouts in Pakistan and killed more than 100 terrorists.

Operation Sindoor: A display of India's military might

During Operation Sindoor, India not only targeted terror hideouts but also foiled Pakistan's retaliatory attacks. The Indian Air Force destroyed several airbases in Pakistan. Recently, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh revealed that in this operation, India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft using the S-400 air defense system, including five fighter aircraft and one Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft. The attack was carried out from a distance of 300 kilometers, which he described as the largest surface-to-air strike ever.

Naval exercise: A new chapter of tension?

Many questions are being raised about this exercise of the navies of India and Pakistan. Is this just a regular exercise, or are both countries trying to test their military preparedness and show their strength in the region? These exercises taking place at such a short distance between the two countries can further increase tension in the region. The international community is also keeping an eye on this situation, as the activities of the navies of both the countries in the Arabian Sea can have a major impact on regional stability.