The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will suspend flights from November 27 to December 3 due to preparations for the Indian Navy’s Operational Demonstration 2025, aimed at showcasing the Navy’s capabilities on Navy Day, December 4. This event marks a strategic shift, as it serves as a precursor to establishing an integrated theatre command in Thiruvananthapuram, led by the Navy, to enhance defense preparedness by unifying operations across the Army, Air Force, and Navy in the region. The demonstration will reflect India’s growing maritime strength, emphasizing self-reliance in defense manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, and will feature advanced naval platforms and coordinated maneuvers. The event, highlighting the Navy’s operational readiness and deterrent capabilities, follows the successful Operation Sindoor, reinforcing the importance of jointness in multi-domain warfare amid evolving security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.