In anticipation of a probable missile launch off the coast of Odisha between December 6 and December 8, India has announced a temporary no-fly zone that will span a significant portion of the Bay of Bengal for three days next month.
India Today reported that the NOTAM will be in effect from 12:30 UTC on December 6 to 15:30 UTC on December 8, blocking air and maritime traffic over a distance of approximately 1,480 km.
In order to prevent commercial traffic from entering test corridors, such advance alerts are frequently sent out as part of regular safety procedures before to significant strategic experiments.

Additionally, anytime flight paths may be impacted by military operations, technical difficulties, or temporary restrictions, pilots, air traffic controllers, and airlines are required to receive NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions).
The Coast of Odisha Is Still Anchoring Significant Trials
The Bay of Bengal test window is consistent with India's recognized practice of launching strategic weapons from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Balasore district, even if the new NOTAM does not specifically name the launch location.
Several high-profile tests, including those of cutting-edge air defense systems and short-range ballistic missiles, were conducted at the location earlier this year.

Under the Strategic Forces Command, India tested Prithvi-II and Agni-I in succession from Chandipur in July. The ITR's pivotal significance in India's strategic agenda was reinforced by the fact that both systems attained their specified goals.

Increased Military Activity in Combination with NOTAM Alerts
India has issued many NOTAMs this month, including the new Bay of Bengal alert. According to NDTV, an earlier alert was issued for an Indian Air Force drill in Rajasthan, close to the Pakistan border, from December 3 to 6.
During a massive Air Force exercise along the borders with China, Myanmar, Bhutan, and Bangladesh, the Northeast was the subject of another recent warning.