India issues NOTAM for major IAF exercise near Pakistan border
India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a major Indian Air Force (IAF) exercise scheduled to take place near the southern sector of the India&ndash;Pakistan International Border in Rajasthan, from Saturday, 7 June to Sunday, 8 June.
The exercise, part of the IAF&rsquo;s regular operational preparedness drills, will be conducted in airspace close to the border.
According to the NOTAM, the aerial manoeuvres will begin at 3:30 p.m. on 7 June and conclude at 9:30 p.m. the following day.
During this period, the airspace over the designated region will be restricted to ensure the safe and seamless execution of air operations.
An IAF official confirmed that the combat exercise would feature a range of advanced air assets, including frontline fighter jets such as Rafale, Mirage 2000, and Sukhoi-30, along with surveillance platforms and other support systems.
Although the Ministry of Defence has not officially linked the exercise to ongoing geopolitical tensions, the timing and location carry significant implications.
This sector has become a hotspot amid rising tensions following a deadly cross-border terror attack in Pahalgam. That incident prompted reciprocal airspace restrictions by both India and Pakistan, severely straining bilateral ties.
India recently closed its airspace to all Pakistani-registered and military aircraft from 30 April to 23 May.
This followed Pakistan&rsquo;s earlier decision to bar Indian flights from its airspace, marking a clear escalation in diplomatic and military tensions.
The situation remains tense along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, where frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces have triggered firm retaliatory actions by Indian troops.
These developments unfold in the shadow of India&rsquo;s &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo;, launched on 7 May in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were killed.
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India issues NOTAM for IAF drill near Pak border amid rising post-attack tensions

IAF plans major air drill near Pakistan border

India issues NOTAM for IAF drill near Pak border amid rising post-attack tensions

June 7, 2025 | 16:29 IST