India, May 6 -- The Indian Air Force will on Wednesday begin a two-day combat exercise in the country's western sector, with the aerial drills involving fighter planes, transport aircraft, airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft, midair refuellers, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

The exercise will involve assets from airbases spread across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, the officials said, asking not to be named.

India has issued a NOTAM (notice to airmen) regarding airspace restrictions in the exercise area in Rajasthan that extends towards the Pakistan border, they added.

An IAF spokesperson said it was "a pre- planned, routine training exercise". ...