India Issues NOTAM for Missile Firing in Bay of Bengal

SOURCE: AFI

The Indian Navy has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) announcing live firing exercises in the lower Bay of Bengal from the 19th to the 24th of this month. The designated area, spanning approximately 730 kilometers, is located off the coast of Sri Lanka and falls directly within a major marine traffic lane.

Due to the nature of the exercise, which is likely to involve ship-based missile tests, maritime traffic in the region is expected to be disrupted. Mariners and aviators are advised to exercise extreme caution and adhere to the restrictions outlined in the NOTAM.

The Indian Navy regularly conducts such exercises to enhance its operational capabilities and maintain a high degree of combat readiness. While the exact nature of the missiles to be tested remains undisclosed, the extensive area covered by the NOTAM suggests that it could involve long-range systems.