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News18
11-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
How The 100-Hour Fight Displayed India's Massive Strength, Pakistan's Weaknesses
Last Updated: Pakistan's inability to protect its most sensitive bases revealed gaps in air defence coordination and radar coverage, said Indian government sources India's precise airstrikes on key targets highlighted the vulnerabilities in Pakistan's defence, forcing the latter to beg for a ceasefire, said government sources. 'Despite Pakistan's tall claims, India's strikes on May 10 showed Pakistan's forward-operating capabilities had degraded. Pakistan's inability to protect its most sensitive bases revealed gaps in their air defence coordination and radar coverage," said sources. #Breaking | A cylindrical metallic object found near Bikaner, Rajasthan, further confirming the suspected use of a BRAHMOS missile in the direction of Pakistan. @kaidensharmaa shares more details @akankshaswarups | #BrahMos #Missile #Drones #OpSindoor — News18 (@CNNnews18) May 11, 2025 PAHALGAM, SINDOOR AND AGGRESSION IN A NUTSHELL On April 22, terrorists gunned down at least 26 at Pahalgam in Kashmir. An offshoot of Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the Resistance Front, claimed responsibility for the attack. After diplomatic steps such as holding the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance and cancellation of visas, India on May 7 carried out Operation Sindoor and struck nine terror hideouts belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) in response to the Pahalgam attack. As Pakistan attempted to strike military installations at 15 spots the following day, all of which were foiled, India retaliated by demolishing the HQ-9 air defence systems in Lahore and its drones even reached the Sharif household, the family that has sent two Prime Ministers to Islamabad, Sialkot, Islamabad and major airbases. On May 9, India said missiles and drones were sighted at 26 locations across many areas in Indian states bordering Pakistan, including Srinagar, Jaisalmer, Chandigarh among other cities and districts. The projectiles were tracked and engaged, the government said. On May 10, Pakistan claimed India fired missiles at its air bases. It, however, did not acknowledge the extensive damage caused to the garrison city of Rawalpindi, near the capital Islamabad, Murid air base in Chakwal city and Rafiqui air base in the Jhang district of eastern Punjab province. Additionally, Sargodha air base was also targeted. Pakistan then fired missiles that were thwarted in the cities of Srinagar, Jammu and Udhampur. Around 5 pm, Pakistan DGMO called the Indian counterpart and urged de-escalation. Firing across LoC stopped, as the DGMOs agreed to meet on May 12. US President Donald Trump claimed that he mediated the ceasefire, while India said ceasefire was agreed following bilateral talks. Hours after the announcement of 'understanding", heavy shelling and drones were reported in Jammu and Kashmir, to which the Indian armed forces gave an 'adequate and appropriate response". HOW INDIA JOLTED PAKISTAN Within 90 minutes on Saturday, India pounded the Nur Khan airbase, Rafiqui airbase in Shorkot, Murid airbase in Punjab, Sukkur airbase in Sindh, Sialkot airbase, Sargodha airbase, Skardu airbase, Bholari airbase near Karachi, Jacobabad airbase, and Pasrur airstrip. India also struck and took out Chunian radar installation in a swift response. India fired its Brahmos missiles, and HAMMER and SCALP missiles from Rafale fighter jets at these strategic airbases — in its biggest set of attacks. Noor Khan (Rawalpindi) airbase located near Pakistan's Army HQ is base house for VIP transport fleets and premier transport squadrons. India's strike demonstrated that Pakistan's heavily guarded installations, too, are penetrable. Murid (Chakwal) is a hub for drone operations. Murid's destruction disrupted Pakistan's UAV-led asymmetric warfare strategy. India targeted this base after intercepting 300-400 drones launched from this base. Rafiqui (Shorkot) is home to JF-17 and Mirage fighter jets. The neutralisation of this base degraded Pakistan's rapid-response capabilities. India's use of high-speed missiles showcased precision against critical asset. 'It also showed how Pakistan is heavily dependent on Chinese systems such as the HQ-9 Russian. This shows their inability to secure air corridors amid Indian strikes," said sources. 'India preemptively shut 32 northern and western airports, citing threats from Pakistani drones and missiles. This proactive measure contrasts with Pakistan's reactive posture," they said. INDIA VS PAKISTAN'S DEFENCE: A STUDY IN CONTRAST, SAY SOURCES top videos View all Pakistan's airspace management lacks accuracy, while India's multi-layered air defence such as S-400, Akashteer ensures operational continuity. After Pakistani drone attacks, India struck Neelam Valley and Sialkot, targeting terror launchpads and radar sites. Pakistan claimed Indian missiles fell into the Indian territory, but later its intercepted Fatah-II ballistic missile was found neutralised in Sirsa. 'This contradicted their narrative, and showed Pakistan's failed offensives. Pakistan's reliance on disinformation such as false civilian casualty claims revealed a defensive strategy only in perception management, not in tactical success. The Barak-8 system downing Pakistan's ballistic missile targeting Delhi displayed India's ability to neutralise long-range threats. Systems like S-400, Akashteer, L-70 guns, and Schilka repelled 50+ swarm drones, emphasising India's technological edge," sources said. 'Pakistan's Chinese-supplied HQ-9 systems lack the range and integration to match India's defence network, leaving critical gaps. Viral videos of intercepted missiles and burning airbases amplify India's narrative of dominance, countering Pakistan's claims." The attacks show Pakistan's strategic indefensibility due to: fragmented air defence systems reliant on outdated Chinese tech; inability to protect critical military assets from precision strikes; and overreliance on asymmetric tactics (drones, disinformation) that India neutralised systematically. India, meanwhile, used calibrated escalation combining military precision, diplomatic restraint, and transparency. The conflict has exposed Pakistan's vulnerabilities while consolidating India's regional dominance. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : news18 specials Operation Sindoor Pahalgam attack Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 11, 2025, 15:42 IST News india How The 100-Hour Fight Displayed India's Massive Strength, Pakistan's Weaknesses | Exclusive
India Today
11-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
India used BrahMos in strikes against Pak: All about supersonic cruise missile
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath confirmed on Sunday that a BrahMos missile was used in strikes against Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. He was speaking at the inauguration event of BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. The new facility will give a boost to India's defence capabilities."You must have seen a glimpse of the BrahMos missile during Operation Sindoor. If you didn't, then just ask the people of Pakistan about the power of the BrahMos missile," he IS BRAHMOS?BrahMos is a long-range supersonic cruise missile known for its high accuracy. It operates on 'Fire and Forget Principle', adopting a variety of flights on its way to the target. Its destructive power is enhanced due to large kinetic energy on impact. The two-stage missile features a solid propellant booster in the first stage that propels it to supersonic speed before detaching. The second stage, a liquid ramjet engine, carries the missile to speeds nearing Mach 3 during the cruise missile, equipped with stealth technology and an advanced guidance system with embedded software, is designed for precision and maintains a range of up to 290 km and supersonic velocity throughout its flight. It ensures reduced flight time, higher target accuracy, and minimal chances of interception by existing defense systems. advertisementIts high impact force is bolstered by significant kinetic energy, while it can cruise at altitudes of up to 15 km and strike as low as 10 meters. The missile carries a conventional warhead weighing between 200 and 300 SPECIAL ABOUT BRAHMOS?BrahMos Capabilities:Range: Over 450 km (extended range variants up to 800 km reportedly tested)Speed: Supersonic (Mach 2.8–3.0), making interception highly difficultLaunch Platform: Air, land, sea, and submarine capable — the ALCM version is launched from Su-30MKIAccuracy: Near pinpoint precision with advanced guidance and navigationPayload: High-explosive warhead (200–300 kg), ideal for hardened targetsCompared to existing state-of-the-art subsonic cruise missiles, BraHmos has:3 times more velocity2.5 to 3 times more flight range3 to 4 times more seeker range9 times more kinetic energyBrahMos is the first supersonic cruise missile known to be in service. Induction of the first version of Brahmos weapon complex in the Indian Navy commenced from 2005 with INS Rajput as the first Indian Army has also inducted many BrahMos regiments since 2007. The IAF has successfully inducted BrahMos Air Launched Cruise Missile system armed with Sukhoi-30MKI frontline fighter aircraft.
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Business Standard
11-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Rajnath Singh to inaugurate BrahMos aerospace testing unit in Lucknow today
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow today. As per the Defence Minister's Office, Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the facility at around 11 am. "At around 11.00 AM today, 11th May, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will virtually inaugurate the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow," the post said. Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for the Defence Technology & Test Centre and BRAHMOS Manufacturing Centre, established by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on December 26, 2021. According to an official release, a first-of-its-kind Defence Technologies & Test Centre (DTTC), over approximately 22 acres, is set up to accelerate the growth of the defence and aerospace manufacturing clusters in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UP DIC). The BRAHMOS Manufacturing Centre, announced by BrahMos Aerospace, is a modern, state-of-the-art facility in the Lucknow node of UP DIC. It covers over 200 acres and produces the new BRAHMOS-NG (Next Generation) variant, which carries forward the lineage of the BRAHMOS weapons system. The state-of-the-art Defence Technologies & Test Centre is set up to implement the MoU exchanged between Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) and DRDO during DefExpo-2020 at Lucknow in the presence of the Defence Minsiter and the UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. It will facilitate industries through establishing a centralised state-of-the-art technology infrastructure, which will accelerate the product development and reduce the induction time & the turnaround time for the futuristic systems development through its six subcentres. This unique setup will act as a bridge for Industries & Startups to grasp the DRDO's IPRs, Patents & ToTs. It will extend holistic handholding to Industries, Startups & Academia in UP DIC. It will promote the growth of Industries & Startups in UPDIC and Ease of Doing Business and contribute to building an AtmaNirbhar Bharat. The release stated that the BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile system is one of the most successful missile programmes in the world. India has undertaken jointly in partnership with its closest strategic ally Russia. As the world's best and fastest precision-guided weapon, BRAHMOS has fortified India's deterrence power in the 21st century. Designed and developed by the India-Russia JV entity BrahMos Aerospace, the supersonic cruise missile BRAHMOS has continued to evolve as the most versatile weapon in its genre. To carry forward this excellent lineage, BrahMos Aerospace has initiated work on a new, more advanced variant of the missile - BRAHMOS-NG. This new missile, having smaller, lighter and smarter dimensions, would be designed for deployment on a wider number of modern military platforms, including land, sea, underwater and air. It will hugely bolster the Indian military's modern combat capability and flexibility in the next few years.
India Gazette
11-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Rajnath Singh to inaugurate BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow today
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow today. As per the Defence Minister's Office, Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the facility at around 11 am. 'At around 11.00 AM today, 11th May, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will virtually inaugurate the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow,' the post said. Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for the Defence Technology & Test Centre and BRAHMOS Manufacturing Centre, established by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on December 26, 2021. According to an official release, a first-of-its-kind Defence Technologies & Test Centre (DTTC), over approximately 22 acres, is set up to accelerate the growth of the defence and aerospace manufacturing clusters in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UP DIC). The BRAHMOS Manufacturing Centre, announced by BrahMos Aerospace, is a modern, state-of-the-art facility in the Lucknow node of UP DIC. It covers over 200 acres and produces the new BRAHMOS-NG (Next Generation) variant, which carries forward the lineage of the BRAHMOS weapons system. The state-of-the-art Defence Technologies & Test Centre is set up to implement the MoU exchanged between Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) and DRDO during DefExpo-2020 at Lucknow in the presence of the Defence Minsiter and the UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. It will facilitate industries through establishing a centralised state-of-the-art technology infrastructure, which will accelerate the product development and reduce the induction time & the turnaround time for the futuristic systems development through its six subcentres. This unique setup will act as a bridge for Industries & Startups to grasp the DRDO's IPRs, Patents & ToTs. It will extend holistic handholding to Industries, Startups & Academia in UP DIC. It will promote the growth of Industries & Startups in UPDIC and Ease of Doing Business and contribute to building an AtmaNirbhar Bharat. The release stated that the BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile system is one of the most successful missile programmes in the world. India has undertaken jointly in partnership with its closest strategic ally Russia. As the world's best and fastest precision-guided weapon, BRAHMOS has fortified India's deterrence power in the 21st century. Designed and developed by the India-Russia JV entity BrahMos Aerospace, the supersonic cruise missile BRAHMOS has continued to evolve as the most versatile weapon in its genre. To carry forward this excellent lineage, BrahMos Aerospace has initiated work on a new, more advanced variant of the missile - BRAHMOS-NG. This new missile, having smaller, lighter and smarter dimensions, would be designed for deployment on a wider number of modern military platforms, including land, sea, underwater and air. It will hugely bolster the Indian military's modern combat capability and flexibility in the next few years. (ANI)
Mint
11-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Rajnath Singh to inaugurate the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow today. As per the Defence Minister's Office, Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the facility at around 11 am. "At around 11.00 AM today, 11th May, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will virtually inaugurate the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow," the post said. Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for the Defence Technology & Test Centre and BRAHMOS Manufacturing Centre, established by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on December 26, 2021. According to an official release, a first-of-its-kind Defence Technologies & Test Centre (DTTC), over approximately 22 acres, is set up to accelerate the growth of the defence and aerospace manufacturing clusters in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UP DIC). The BRAHMOS Manufacturing Centre, announced by BrahMos Aerospace, is a modern, state-of-the-art facility in the Lucknow node of UP DIC. It covers over 200 acres and produces the new BRAHMOS-NG (Next Generation) variant, which carries forward the lineage of the BRAHMOS weapons system. The state-of-the-art Defence Technologies & Test Centre is set up to implement the MoU exchanged between Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) and DRDO during DefExpo-2020 at Lucknow in the presence of the Defence Minsiter and the UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. It will facilitate industries through establishing a centralised state-of-the-art technology infrastructure, which will accelerate the product development and reduce the induction time & the turnaround time for the futuristic systems development through its six subcentres. This unique setup will act as a bridge for Industries & Startups to grasp the DRDO's IPRs, Patents & ToTs. It will extend holistic handholding to Industries, Startups & Academia in UP DIC. It will promote the growth of Industries & Startups in UPDIC and Ease of Doing Business and contribute to building an AtmaNirbhar Bharat. The release stated that the BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile system is one of the most successful missile programmes in the world. India has undertaken jointly in partnership with its closest strategic ally Russia. As the world's best and fastest precision-guided weapon, BRAHMOS has fortified India's deterrence power in the 21st century. Designed and developed by the India-Russia JV entity BrahMos Aerospace, the supersonic cruise missile BRAHMOS has continued to evolve as the most versatile weapon in its genre. To carry forward this excellent lineage, BrahMos Aerospace has initiated work on a new, more advanced variant of the missile - BRAHMOS-NG. This new missile, having smaller, lighter and smarter dimensions, would be designed for deployment on a wider number of modern military platforms, including land, sea, underwater and air. It will hugely bolster the Indian military's modern combat capability and flexibility in the next few years.
