Archive · 15 Aug 2025
India Extends No-Fly Zone for Potential Long-Range Missile Test
India is planning a missile test, so they've made a large safety zone in the ocean where planes can't fly.
This zone, near India, has been made bigger than before.
The test will be in August.
Experts think this could be a long-range missile, showing India is working to improve its military technology and power.
This means India is working to build up its own defense abilities.
India has extended its no-flying zone in the Indian Ocean.
The extended zone is for August 20-21, sparking speculation about a missile test.
The danger zone now spans around 4,790 km.
India previously issued a NOTAM with a shorter range, which was later extended.
The NOTAM area extends from the Odisha coast.
- Who
- India.
- What
- India has extended its no-flying zone for a potential missile test.
- When
- August 20-21
- Where
- Indian Ocean Region, originating from the Odisha coast.
- Why
- To enhance its defense capabilities.
- NOTAM Dates
- August 20-21
- Extended Zone Range
- 4,790 km
- Location
- Indian Ocean Region
- Origin
- Odisha coast
- Previous NOTAM Range
- 1,560 km (later extended to 2,530 km)
