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The navies of India and Pakistan are set to conduct separate naval exercises in the Arabian Sea beginning Monday, defence sources confirmed on Sunday. Both nations have issued Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) to restrict air traffic over their respective maritime zones for the duration of the drills. According to officials, the Indian Navy will hold exercises on August 11 and 12, while the Pakistan Navy has announced a two-day drill within its waters during the same period.

“Indian Navy warships would be carrying out drills in the Arabian Sea on August 11–12. Pakistan Navy has also issued a NOTAM for its own exercises,” a defence source said. The development follows just months after heightened tensions between the two countries in May. On April 22, a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam claimed 26 lives. In retaliation, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan responded with drone and missile strikes on Indian territory, triggering counterstrikes on 11 Pakistani air bases. The conflict reached its conclusion on May 10 when both sides agreed to halt firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and suspend further military action.

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NOTAM Advisories Issued For Civil, Naval Traffic

In preparation for this week’s drills, both navies have advised commercial shipping, oil tankers, and foreign naval vessels to steer clear of designated zones in the Arabian Sea. The NOTAMs also restrict air traffic over the drill areas, a standard procedure when live firing or missile tests are involved.

The Pakistan Navy exercise will commence at 4 am on Monday, August 11, and conclude at 3 pm on Tuesday, August 12. Officials have not disclosed details about the weapon systems to be tested during the drills.

Similarly, the Indian Navy has not revealed the nature of its exercises, but officials suggest the drills will involve surface warfare manoeuvres, missile firing, and anti-submarine operations.

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May Conflict

During May’s hostilities, Indian forces scored significant tactical victories. The Indian Army’s deployment of advanced artillery and loitering munitions forced Pakistani troops to retreat along the LoC. At sea, the Indian Navy’s mobilisation pushed Pakistani warships into shelter at Gwadar port. One of the most notable engagements was the Indian S-400 missile intercepting a Pakistani Saab AEW&C aircraft deep inside Pakistani territory, severely reducing Islamabad’s aerial surveillance capability. The final strike of the conflict came on May 10, when an Indian BrahMos missile targeted the Bholari airbase.