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- News18
Indian Forces Destroyed 5 Pakistani Fighter Jets, Another Aircraft During Op Sindoor: IAF
Indian Forces Destroyed 5 Pakistani Fighter Jets, Another Aircraft During Op Sindoor: IAF Last Updated: Breaking News Videos In a massive revelation on Operation Sindoor, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said that India's air defence surface-to-air missile systems destroyed five Pakistani fighter jets and an AEW&C/ELINT aircraft, which is a specialised military plane designed for airborne surveillance, early warning.
The Independent
31 minutes ago
- Politics
- The Independent
India shot down military aircraft during clash with Pakistan, its air force claims
India 's air force chief has claimed that five Pakistani fighter jets and another military aircraft were shot down during clashes in May, marking the first such official statement from the country in months regarding its recent military conflict with its neighbour. Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh stated on Saturday that most of the Pakistani aircraft were downed by India's Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile system. Speaking at an event in Bengaluru, he cited electronic tracking data as confirmation of the strikes. "We have at least five fighters confirmed killed, and one large aircraft," he asserted, adding that the larger plane, potentially a surveillance aircraft, was brought down from a distance of 300 km. He added: "This is actually the largest ever recorded surface-to-air kill," a statement that drew applause from the assembled audience, which included serving air force officers, veterans, and government and industry officials. Pakistan 's military did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Singh did not mention the type of fighter jets that were downed, but said that airstrikes also hit an additional surveillance plane and "a few F16" fighters that were parked in hangars at two air bases in southeastern Pakistan. Islamabad, whose air force primarily operates Chinese-made jets and US F-16s, has previously denied that India downed any Pakistani aircraft during the May 7-10 fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Pakistan has claimed that it shot down six Indian aircraft during the clashes, including a French-made Rafale fighter. India has acknowledged some losses but denied losing six aircraft. The nuclear-powered neighbours stepped back from the brink of all-out war in May following their worst military escalation in decades, which saw dozens of people killed in cross-border shelling as well as drone and missile attacks on both sides. France's air chief, General Jerome Bellanger, has previously said that he has seen evidence of the loss of three Indian fighters, including a Rafale. Indian Air Force has not commented on the claims.
India.com
an hour ago
- Politics
- India.com
Political Will And Coordination…: Air Force Chief Lists Reasons For Operation Sindoor's Success
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, on Saturday, credited the strong "political will" of the Indian government for the success of Operation Sindoor. Additionally, he also stated that clear directives and close coordination between the Indian Armed Forces and agencies were also key to the achievement. Speaking about the operation during an event at HAL Management Academy in Bengaluru, Air Chief Marshal Singh said one of the biggest reasons for its success was the strong support from the political leadership. 'There were very clear directions given to us. No restrictions were put on us. If there were any constraints, they were self-made,' he said. He explained that the Indian Air Force had complete freedom to plan and execute the mission. 'We decided how much to escalate. Our attacks were calibrated because we wanted to be mature about it,' he added, stressing that the measured approach helped achieve objectives without unnecessary escalation. Operation Sindoor, which involved the coordinated efforts of the Indian Air Force, Army, and Navy, was planned and carried out with precision. The Chief highlighted that synchronisation between the three forces was a major factor behind its success. 'The post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) made a real difference. He was there to get us together,' he said, underlining the role of the CDS in ensuring inter-service coordination. National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval also played a key role in the operation, according to the Air Chief. 'The NSA brought together all the agencies, ensuring that every part of the mission was aligned and working towards the same goal,' he said. Air Chief Marshal Singh pointed out that such cooperation between the armed forces and agencies is essential in modern military operations. He credited the smooth flow of information, joint planning, and mutual trust among the services for enabling swift decision-making. The success of Operation Sindoor has evolved military capabilities and readiness to act decisively when required, Singh noted. 'It was political will combined with professional execution,' he said, adding that this approach could serve as a model for future operations. The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor during the wee hours of May 7 to avenge the gruesome terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. In India's precision strikes, terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) was targeted.
United News of India
an hour ago
- United News of India
Five Pakistan fighters shot down during Operation Sindoor: IAF chief
Bengaluru, Aug 9 (UNI) The Indian Air Force destroyed at least five enemy fighter aircraft and one large airborne surveillance platform, possibly an AWNCA or LNT aircraft, during Operation Sindoor, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, said today. The Air Chief revealed that the large aircraft was taken down at a range of about 300 kilometres, the longest recorded surface-to-air kill in history. 'This is the largest ever recorded surface-to-air engagement, and it sends a powerful signal about our air defence capabilities,' Singh said. The IAF chief added that several F-16 fighter jets were confirmed to be under maintenance at the time of the strikes, in addition to other aircraft destroyed or damaged on the ground. 'We have at least five fighters confirmed killed. The large aircraft we neutralised was either an electronic intelligence platform or an airborne warning and control system,' he explained. Singh said these achievements were supported by India's advanced air defence systems, including the S-400 platform, which played a key role in detecting and neutralising enemy targets at extended ranges. According to Singh, the targeting of high-value airborne assets, combined with the elimination of multiple fighters, was aimed at crippling the adversary's operational awareness and reducing its ability to coordinate air operations effectively. Operation Sindoor was designed to send a clear message that the Indian Air Force can strike deep inside enemy territory at any time, Singh said. The Air Chief said the mission's objective was not limited to destroying a single target but aimed to stretch enemy resources and create the impression that terrorists are safe nowhere. 'That night, we held nothing back. We decided we would attack at multiple points across the front, forcing them to defend several locations simultaneously. The idea was to give them the feeling — or the indication — that we can hit them wherever we want, whenever we want,' he explained. Singh said enemy aircraft did come near the borders, and although they often stayed away, there were occasions when they were within operational range. 'That gave us opportunities to engage them,' he said, adding that the Indian offensive was planned without restrictions. Among the key strikes was the attack on the Command and Control Centre at the Noor Khan Air Base. 'This was based on specific intelligence. The main planning building, also used at times as a civil terminal, was targeted to disrupt operational planning,' he said. At Sukkur Airbase, the IAF hit the UAV hangar and a radar site, with before-and-after visuals confirming the damage. At Bulari, an AWACS hangar was destroyed, and clear evidence showed that an aircraft was inside during the strike. Recalling the strike on Sargodha, Singh said, 'We had hard intelligence of an F-16 taking off from there. It was a moment we in the Air Force have dreamt of — and I got my chance just before retirement.' The Air Chief underlined that each attack during Operation Sindoor was chosen based on precise intelligence, ensuring that critical assets — from radar installations to aircraft hangars — were neutralised, sending a strong signal about India's offensive reach and readiness. UNI BDN AAB
India Today
an hour ago
- India Today
6 Pak jets shot down during Op Sindoor: Air Force chief's big revelation
The Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, on Friday said that the armed forces' surface-to-air missile systems destroyed five Pakistani fighter jets and another aircraft designed for airborne surveillance during Operation Sindoor, India's retaliatory action following the April 22 Pahalgam attacks. Speaking at the Air Chief Marshal LM Katre Lecture in Bengaluru, Singh revealed that US-made F-16 jets parked at the Jacobabad airbase were among those destroyed when India struck Pakistan's military installations on May 10. He also confirmed that several Pakistani airbases, including Jacobabad, suffered extensive damage in the strikes. "We have at least five fighters confirmed kills and one large aircraft, which could be either an ELINT aircraft or an AEW&C (Airborne Warning and Control System) aircraft, which was taken on at a distance of about 300 kilometres. This is actually the largest ever recorded surface-to-air kill that we can talk about," he said. This marks the first public acknowledgement by the armed forces of the scale of damage inflicted on Pakistan's air fleet during the operation.
