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26-05-2025
- Politics
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Operation Sindoor: Indigenous systems gave India the edge, more needs to be done
Operation Sindoor emerged as a calibrated military response to an evolving pattern of Pakistan's asymmetric warfare, one that increasingly targeted unarmed civilians along with military personnel. The terrorist attack on civilians in Pahalgam in April 2025 served as a grim reminder of this shift. India's response was deliberate, precise, and strategic. Without physically crossing the Line of Control or international boundary, Indian forces struck terrorist infrastructure and eliminated multiple threats. However, beyond tactical brilliance, what stood out was the seamless integration of indigenous hi-tech systems into national defence. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Whether in drone warfare, layered air defence, or electronic warfare, Operation Sindoor marks a milestone in India's journey towards technological self-reliance in military operations. Op Sindoor saw India dominate the entire spectrum of conflict domains. While we salute the outstanding performance of Indian armed forces, a lot of credit must also go to the scientists and the indigenous defence industry for the stellar performance and effectiveness demonstrated by India's indigenous defence systems. India produced systems, and technologies got engaged in live conflict settings. Indian radars, missiles, air defence systems, drones, counter-UAS technologies, and net-centric warfare systems made us strong and proud. Air Defence Systems On the night of May 7-8, 2025, Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military and civilian targets in Northern and Western India, including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj, using drones and missiles. These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Grid and air defence (AD) systems. AD systems detect, track, and neutralise threats using a network of radars, control centres, artillery, and both aircraft and ground-based missiles. The operation involved multi-layered air defence systems, which included the Russian S-400 multi-domain AD system and the short-range Pechora and OSA-AK AD systems. Many batteries of the Israeli SPYDER-MRs using Python-5 and Derby surface-to-air missiles (SAM) were involved. A much larger complement of Indian AD guns to counter drones, short-range and medium-range SAMs like Akash and MRSAM (India-Israel) made engagements. Akash AD System Akash is an indigenous medium-range, mobile SAM system developed by India's DRDO for the Indian Army and the Air Force. The missile systems are produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). Surveillance and fire control radar, the Tactical Command and Control Centre and missile launchers are developed by BEL, Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Larsen & Toubro. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Akash missile system can target aircraft up to 45 km away. It can neutralise aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles and air-to-surface missiles. A typical battery comprises a 3D radar and many launchers and can track up to 64 targets and attack up to 12 of them. It is meant to protect vulnerable areas (VA) and vulnerable points (VP) from air attacks. It has built-in Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM) features. The entire weapon system has been configured on mobile platforms. AFNET and IACCS The Air Force Network (AFNet) has been developed by the IAF in collaboration with HCL Technologies and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). It is meant to improve secure communications and coordination within the IAF and other military and strategic institutions. IAF was the first to complete this gigabyte digital information grid. AFNet was later connected and extended to a unified digital grid encompassing all three armed forces. AFNet incorporates the latest traffic transportation technologies and facilitates robust, high-quality voice, video and conferencing solutions. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Indian Air Force's (IAF) Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) brought together AD assets also of the Army and Navy to create a synergised comprehensive situational awareness (SA) and close command and control of all AD assets. This meant coordinated offensive and defensive action between fighter aircraft, long- and short-range AD missiles, and close-in weapon systems (CIWS) such as AD guns and man-portable AD systems (MANPADS). These highly computerised AI-supported systems were used to assign targets through ideal weapon solutions and allowed greater freedom to various weapon platforms while yet preventing physical and electronic fratricide. India's AD Systems performed with exceptional synergy. These systems created an impenetrable wall, foiling multiple attempts by Pakistan to retaliate. The IACCS is an indigenous automated command and control system of the IAF designed to integrate data from various air defence assets, including ground and airborne radars and communication nodes. It helps in real-time threat detection, identification, and response. It rides on the secure AFNET with high levels of redundancy. It provides a comprehensive and real-time view of the airspace, enabling commanders to take quick, informed decisions. It facilitates central command and decentralised execution of air operations, improving coordination and responsiveness. It helps in effective airspace management by providing a consolidated view of the air domain. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD IACCS is developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a public sector defence electronics company. IACCS enhances India's air defence capabilities by providing a comprehensive and integrated approach to both offensive and defensive air operations. IACCS played a key role in coordinating the defence network during Operation Sindoor. Akashteer Akashteer is an Indian AD Control & Reporting System developed by BEL, equipping the units of the Indian Army's Corps of Army Air Defence with a tactical command and control system, thereby improving their capabilities. This technology allows for monitoring of low-level airspace in battle areas and efficient control of Ground-Based Air Defence Weapon Systems. The Akashteer system combined with the IAF sensors and civilian radars through the IACCS supports the Joint Air Defence Centre (JADC). The IAF is in overall control of the JADC. The Akashteer system was a part of India's Air Defence Network during Operation Sindoor, where the system effectively foiled multiple of Pakistan's drone and missile attacks. It was reported that it 'struck down every drone with a near 100 per cent kill rate'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Indian Air Strikes India struck 14 terror targets at 9 locations in the early hours of 07 May with high precision using aerial missiles and loitering munitions (LM) with high precision. On the morning of May 8, the Indian Armed Forces targeted air defence radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan. An air defence system at Lahore was neutralised. Later India's offensive strikes targeted nearly 16 military installations, including many airfields, AD systems, ammunition storage and command and control centres with surgical precision. Loitering munitions (LM), also known as 'suicide drones' or 'kamikaze drones', were used to devastating effect, each finding and destroying high-value targets, including enemy radar and missile systems. The LMs included the larger, long-endurance, high-precision Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Harop. All strikes were executed without loss of Indian assets, underscoring the effectiveness of our surveillance, planning, and delivery systems. The use of modern indigenous technology, from long-range drones to guided munitions, made these strikes highly effective and politically calibrated. IAF bypassed and jammed Pakistan's Chinese-supplied air defence systems, completing the mission in just 23 minutes, demonstrating India's technological edge. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Drones and Loitering Munitions Several Indian companies are key players in the manufacturing of military UAVs and drones, including IdeaForge, Garuda Aerospace, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Adani Defence & Aerospace, and Zen Technologies. Other notable manufacturers include Asteria Aerospace, Throttle Aerospace Systems, and Paras Defence and Space Technologies. The Indian Army has reportedly procured Warmate loitering munitions from Polish firm WB Electronics for use in high-altitude areas like Ladakh and cross-border operations. Bengaluru-based Alpha Design Technologies, in partnership with Israel's Elbit Systems, manufactures SkyStriker low-cost but very effective long-range precision-strike LMs. Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited has a 26 per cent stake in Alpha Design Technologies. IdeaForge's drones, particularly the SWITCH MINI and NETRA V2, are increasingly being used by the Indian armed forces for various purposes, including surveillance, reconnaissance, and border security. Garuda Aerospace has a variety of drones for various defence and military applications for tasks like surveillance, reconnaissance, logistics, search and rescue, and even for specialised operations like armed tactical operations, anti-drones, land mine detection and firefighting. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Adani Defence & Aerospace makes the Hermes 900 and 450 in a joint venture with Elbit Systems of Israel. Larsen & Toubro multinational conglomerate, has also worked on a number of drone-related projects to support the Indian armed forces. HAL is working on Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) solutions and building an AI-powered, multimodal drone designed for strategic missions at high altitudes and over long distances. BEL has a range of drones that covers surveillance and reconnaissance UAVs, combat drones for tactical defence, as well as tethered drones for continuous monitoring. It also offers military-grade drone-based services for intelligence gathering, logistics and defence operations. NewSpace Research and Technologies is supplying a variety of drones and drone swarms to armed forces. They are also working on MUM-T with HAL. Zen Technologies is a company that develops and supplies anti-drone systems and training solutions to the Indian armed forces and other security agencies. Veda Aeronautics have also supplied medium-range jet-powered kamikaze drones. The other players include Hyderabad-based HC Robotics, Asteria Aerospace, Throttle Aerospace Systems, Paras Defence and Space Technologies, and Dhaksha Unmanned Systems. America's largest drone manufacturer, Skydio, partnered with Indian drone company Aeroarc in 2024 to jointly manufacture military defence fleets for better situational awareness within tactical operations or relaying information to first responders from a bird's-eye view. BrahMos Missiles The BrahMos missiles were reportedly extensively used in Op Sindoor. The BrahMos is a long-range ramjet supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from land, submarines, ships, and fighter aircraft. It is a joint venture between India's DRDO and the Russian Federation's NPO Mashinostroyeniya, which together have formed BrahMos Aerospace. India holds a 50.5 per cent share of the joint venture. 75 per cent of the missile is manufactured in India, and there are plans to increase this to 85 per cent. Large numbers of land-launched, ship-launched as well as air-launched versions have been inducted and are in service of the Indian armed forces. In 2016, after India became a member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), India and Russia gradually increased the range of the missile to 800 km. This solid propellant missile can carry a 200–300 kg warhead that could be nuclear or conventional semi-armour-piercing. Currently missile speed is Mach 3. Later variants will be hypersonic (M 5+). The missile is very accurate with a CEP of less than one metre. The air-launched variant BrahMos-A weighs 2.55 tonnes. It has a range of 500 km when launched from the Su-30 MKI, which can carry only one BrahMos missile. Even BrahMos Block III land-attack variants are operational. There are plans to have 1500 km-plus range missiles. BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) or BrahMos-MA is a shortened version. Additionally, the BrahMos-NG will have an AESA radar rather than the current mechanically scanned one. The Sukhoi Su-30MKI will carry three missiles, while the Mikoyan MiG-29K and HAL Tejas, including the Dassault Rafale, will carry one. The BrahMos-NG will be ready by the end of 2025. BrahMos-II will be a hypersonic cruise missile. A UCAV variant is planned. The other operator is the Philippine Marine Corps. The unit cost is around $3.5 million. The extended-range variant costs around $4.85 million. Russia too has plans to buy many missiles. Brazil has shown interest in the missile system. Vietnam and Indonesia have already signed deals. Space-Based Indigenous Systems India has a large number of earth observation, Cartosat, radar, electro-optical, ELINT, satellite navigation, and communication satellites, among others. In addition to civil applications, many of these support military applications and operations. Satellites provide vital information and imagery for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), and have the ability to identify objects as small as 25-30 cm. India's home-grown satellite navigation system, NavIC, provided accurate positional guidance, with an accuracy of 10-20 cm. IAF's AFNET and IACCS use secure satellite communications. There are some dedicated satellites for military use. Indian satellites greatly supported operations during Op Sindoor. Way Ahead: Boost 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in Defence Op Sindoor demonstrated the success of India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India) initiative, highlighting the country's increasing self-reliance in defence. It showcased India's military prowess and indigenous defence capabilities, putting them in the spotlight. It boosted the brand image of Indian defence equipment on a global scale. Indian cruise missiles and loitering munitions made precise strikes on terrorists' camps without crossing the Line of Control or International Boundary. Op Sindoor also produced concrete evidence of hostile technologies such as Chinese-supplied PL-15 missiles, Pakistani indigenous cruise missiles and long-range rockets, and Turkish-origin UAVs and drones. Quadcopters and commercial drones were neutralised by Indian systems. India's indigenous counter-unmanned aerial systems, electronic warfare assets, and air defence weapons ensured multiple defensive layers from the international boundary to the hinterland. Indian multi-tier defence systems built over the last decade neutralised Pakistani attacks on our airfields and logistic installations during the night of May 9-10. Nearly 10 indigenous ISRO satellites were continuously supporting offensive and defensive operations. While the entire world sympathised with India after the Pahalgam attacks, when it came to the conflict with Pakistan, most chose muted silence. China and Turkey openly supported Pakistan with additional supplies of military hardware. China also gave satellite ISR and communications support and cyber and electronic warfare backing. At least one, if not more, PL-15s have been recovered intact, and as such will be available for detailed analysis. What emerged clearly was that India must build its own conventional military strength and also military industrial capability. India's defence production has grown at an extraordinary pace since the launch of the 'Make in India' initiative, reaching a record ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, with defence exports rising to an all-time high of ₹23,622 crore in FY 2024-25. India has targeted defence production of ₹3 lakh crore and exports of ₹50,000 crore by 2029. The success story of indigenisation and innovation in the defence sector was highlighted at the Aero India 2025 event 'SAMARTHYA', which showcased India's progress in defence manufacturing. The event featured 33 major indigenised items, including 24 developed by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and the Indian Navy, along with nine successful innovation projects from iDEX. India continues to pursue Self-Reliant Initiatives through Joint Action (SRIJAN), Positive Indigenisation Lists (PILs), Defence Industrial Corridors, Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), MAKE projects categorisation, Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS), Liberalised Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy, and Priority for Domestic Procurement, among others. Strategic reforms and significant private sector involvement led to the development of advanced military platforms. Considering the multi-front threat, clearly more needs to be done. The development and production of LCA Mk1A, LCA Mk2, and the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) need to be pushed. Also needed is to accelerate BrahMos II hypersonic missile, Astra III AAM (350 km range), and Barak-8ER SAM. India needs a large inventory of drones and LMs. India needs indigenous Harop-class drones, even if it is through a joint venture with Israel. India may wish to procure S-500 or build S-400 in India through a JV with Russia. India must also take a fresh look at the submarine and aircraft carrier requirements. The Zorawar light tank was developed, and production may be hastened. Lastly, all this will require funding. The world over, defence budgets are going up. India must increase its defence budget to 3.0 per cent of GDP. Also, all pensions of the central government employees should be clubbed into a separate codehead so that the defence budget may be clear for operational purposes. Time to Act is Now, lest it get too late. The writer is former Director General, Centre for Air Power Studies. Views expressed in the above piece are personal and solely those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect Firstpost's views.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Operation Sindoor: Rise of Aatmanirbhar innovation in national security
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Operation Sindoor emerged as a calibrated military response to an evolving pattern of asymmetric warfare, one that increasingly targets unarmed civilians along with military personnel. The terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam in April 2025 served as a grim reminder of this shift, as per the official release. 'India's response was deliberate, precise, and strategic. Without crossing the Line of Control or international boundary, Indian forces struck terrorist infrastructure and eliminated multiple threats. However, beyond tactical brilliance, what stood out was the seamless integration of indigenous hi-tech systems into national defence. Whether in drone warfare, layered air defence, or electronic warfare, Operation Sindoor marks a milestone in India's journey towards technological self-reliance in military operations,' the release read. On the night of 07-08 May 2025, Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in Northern and Western India including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj, using drones and missiles. These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Grid and Air Defence systems. On the morning of May 8, the Indian Armed Forces targeted Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan. An Air Defence system at Lahore was neutralised. 'As part of Operation Sindoor, the following systems were utilised: battle-proven air defence systems like the Pechora, OSA-AK, and LLAD guns. Indigenous systems such as the Akash demonstrated exceptional performance,' the release read. India's Air Defence Systems, combining assets from the Army, Navy, and primarily the Air Force, performed with exceptional synergy. These systems created an impenetrable wall, foiling multiple attempts by Pakistan to retaliate. 'The Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) of the Indian Air Force brought all these elements together, providing the net-centric operational capability vital for modern warfare,' the release read. India's offensive strikes targeted key Pakistani airbases- Noor Khan and Rahimyar Khan with surgical precision. Loitering munitions were used to devastating effect, each finding and destroying high-value targets, including enemy radar and missile systems. 'All strikes were executed without loss of Indian assets, underscoring the effectiveness of our surveillance, planning, and delivery systems. The use of modern indigenous technology, from long-range drones to guided munitions, made these strikes highly effective and politically calibrated,' the release read. Indian Air Force bypassed and jammed Pakistan's Chinese-supplied air defence systems, completing the mission in just 23 minutes, demonstrating India's technological edge. Operation Sindoor also produced concrete evidence of neutralised hostile technologies, including pieces of PL-15 missiles (of Chinese origin), Turkish-origin UAVs named 'Yiha' or 'YEEHAW,' long-range rockets, quadcopters, and commercial drones. 'These were recovered and identified, showing that despite Pakistan's attempts to exploit advanced foreign-supplied weaponry, India's indigenous air defence and electronic warfare networks remained superior,' the release read. Since precise strikes on terrorists were conducted without crossing the Line of Control or the International Boundary, it was anticipated that Pakistan's response would come from across the border. 'A unique combination of Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems, Electronic Warfare assets, and Air Defense Weapons from both the Army and Air Force creates multiple defensive layers extending inward from the International Boundary. This includes counter-unmanned aerial systems, shoulder-fired weapons, legacy air defence weapons, modern air defence weapon systems,' the release read. This multi-tier defence prevented Pakistan Air Force attacks on our airfields and logistic installations during the night of May 9-10. These systems, built over the last decade with continuous government investment, proved to be force multipliers during the operation. They played a crucial role in ensuring that both civilian and military infrastructure across India remained largely unaffected during enemy retaliation attempts. 'ISRO's contribution: At an event on May 11, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan mentioned that At least 10 satellites are continuously working round-the-clock for the strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of the country. To ensure the safety of the country, the nation has to serve through its satellites. It has to monitor its 7,000 km seashore areas. It has to monitor the entire Northern part continuously. Without satellite and drone technology, the country can't achieve that,' the release read. The Drone Federation India (DFI) is a premier industry body representing over 550 drone companies and 5500 drone pilots. DFI's vision is to make India a global drone hub by 2030, and it promotes the design, development, manufacturing, adoption and export of Indian drone and counter-drone technology worldwide. DFI enables ease of doing business, promotes the adoption of drone technology, and hosts several programs like Bharat Drone Mahotsav. 'Some companies involved in the drone space are: Alpha Design Technologies (Bengaluru): Partnered with Israel's Elbit Systems to build SkyStriker, Tata Advanced Systems offers a full range of integrated solutions across Defence & Security and has served as a trusted partner to India's armed forces for over six decades, Paras Defence & Space Technologies operates within the Defence and Space segments, distinguished by Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) capabilities, IG Drones is a Drone Technology Company for manufacturing and R & D of Drones specialised in defence and other industry applications along with provider of drone related services like drone surveying, mapping & inspection by industry experts. The company has partnered with the Indian Army, the Government of India, and multiple state governments, among others,' the release read. The integration of drone warfare into India's military doctrine owes its success to years of domestic R&D and policy reform. Since 2021, the ban on imported drones and the launch of the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme have catalysed rapid innovation. The scheme of Production-Linked Incentive for drones and drone components of the Ministry of Civil Aviation was notified on 30 September 2021. The incentive is Rs 120 crores spread over three Financial Years (FYs), FY 2021-22 to FY 2023-24. The future lies in autonomous drones with AI-driven decision-making, and India is already laying the groundwork. 'Defence exports crossed the record figure of about Rs 24,000 crore in Financial Year 2024-25. The aim is to increase the figure to Rs 50,000 crore by 2029, and make India a developed nation and the world's largest defence exporter by 2047,' the release read. India has emerged as a major defence manufacturing hub, driven by the 'Make in India' initiative and a strong push for self-reliance. In FY 2023-24, indigenous defence production reached a record Rs 1.27 lakh crore, while exports soared to Rs 23,622 crore in FY 2024-25, a 34-fold increase from 2013-14. Strategic reforms, private sector involvement, and robust R&D have led to the development of advanced military platforms like the Dhanush Artillery Gun System, Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun, Light Specialist Vehicles, High Mobility Vehicles, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), Akash Missile System, Weapon Locating Radar, 3D Tactical Control Radar, and Software Defined Radio (SDR), as well as naval assets like destroyers, indigenous aircraft carriers, submarines, frigates, corvettes, fast patrol vessels, fast attack craft, and offshore patrol vessels. 'The government has backed this growth with record procurement contracts, innovations under iDEX, drives like SRIJAN, and two Defence Industrial Corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Key acquisitions such as LCH (Light Combat Helicopters), Prachand helicopters, and the ATAGS (Approval for Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System) highlight the shift towards indigenous capability. With targets of Rs 3 lakh crore in production and Rs 50,000 crore in exports by 2029, India is firmly positioning itself as a self-reliant and globally competitive defence manufacturing power,' the release read. Operation Sindoor is not just a story of tactical success. It is a validation of India's defence indigenisation policies. From air defence systems to drones, from counter-UAS capabilities to net-centric warfare platforms, indigenous technology has delivered when it mattered most. The fusion of private-sector innovation, public-sector execution, and military vision has enabled India to not only defend its people and territory but also assert its role as a hi-tech military power in the 21st century. In future conflicts, the battlefield will increasingly be shaped by technology. And India, as shown in Operation Sindoor, is ready, armed with its own innovations, backed by a determined state, and powered by the ingenuity of its people. Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, targeted terror camps in Pakistan and PoJK in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed. (ANI)
India.com
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
All Strikes Were Executed Without Loss Of Indian Assets: Govt On Operation Sindoor
India has released fresh details of Operation Sindoor, where it shared key aspects of its Operation Sindoor while dismissing Pakistani propaganda. Following India's precision strikes on terror camps on the intervening night of May 6 and 7, Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets on the night of 07-08 May in Northern and Western India including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj, using drones and missiles. However, these were neutralised by the Integrated Counter UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Grid and Air Defence systems. But Pakistan went on to claim that it had downed five Indian fighter jets while destroying the S-400 located at the Adampur airbase. However, now the government of India has dismissed all of those claims while maintaining that Indian forces suffered no lossed. "All strikes were executed without loss of Indian assets, underscoring the effectiveness of our surveillance, planning, and delivery systems. The use of modern indigenous technology, from long-range drones to guided munitions, made these strikes highly effective and politically calibrated," said the government in a fresh report. India's Air Defence Systems, combining assets from the Army, Navy, and primarily the Air Force, performed with exceptional synergy, said the government. These systems created an impenetrable wall, foiling multiple attempts by Pakistan to retaliate. India's offensive strikes targeted key Pakistani airbases- Noor Khan and Rahimyar Khan with surgical precision. Loitering munitions were used to devastating effect, each finding and destroying high-value targets, including enemy radar and missile systems.
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India thwarts Pakistan missile strikes, neutralises air defence system in Lahore
Indian armed forces on Thursday thwarted Pakistan's overnight attempt to strike multiple military targets in northern and western India with drones and missiles, and destroyed a key air defence system in Lahore. The Defence Ministry said Indian forces responded to Pakistan's missile strikes by targeting and destroying several of its air defence radars and systems across multiple locations. "Today morning Indian Armed Forces targeted Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan. Indian response has been in the same domain with the same intensity as Pakistan. It has been reliably learnt that an Air Defence system at Lahore has been neutralised," the ministry said in a statement. The Pakistani military attempted to target Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj, they said. These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (Grid and Air Defence systems), the defence ministry said. "These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems. The debris of these attacks is now being recovered from a number of locations that prove the Pakistani attacks," it said. The escalation comes a day after India's armed forces carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base Muridke. The attack killed 100 terrorists, according to the government.
Mint
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
India Pakistan Tensions: ‘Befitting reply was given': Indian Army shares video of action across LoC
India Pakistan Tensions: Indian Army said on Friday morning that it remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignity and territorial integrity of the nation and that all nefarious designs will be responded with force. The Army said that the drone attacks emanating from Pakistan were effectively repulsed and befitting reply was given to the ceasefire violations. In a post on X, Indian Army saud that Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 8 and 9 May 2025. "Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and befitting reply was given to the ceasefire violations. The Army shared what is being seen as the first-ever official video of a purported Pakistani military post being destroyed across the Line of Control. The Army didn't describe the details about the video but some reports suggested that anti-tank guided missiles were used to strike the military posts of Pakistan across Line of Control (LoC). The Army's video and statement comes hours after Indian armed forces launched a counter-offensive and 'neutralised' Pakistani drone and missile attacks targeting several military sites, including in Jammu, Udhampur and Pathankot. The Army also foiled similar bids across 15 places in northern and western regions of the country amid escalated India-Pakistan tensionsafter the deadly Pahalgam attack. The attack from Pakistan came hours after India said it had targeted air defence radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan and 'neutralised' an air defence system in Lahore. The Ministry of Defence said late on Thursday night, in a post on X, that the threat form Pakistan's attack was neautralised and there were no losses. Defence sources said on Friday morning that over 50 drones were successfully neutralised during the counter-drone operation by Indian Army Air Defence units in different areas. 'Yesterday night, when Pakistan made failed attempts to send swarm drones all across various places along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Borders (IB), over 50 drones were successfully neutralised during a large-scale counter-drone operation conducted by Indian Army Air Defence units in the areas of Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot areas,' the sources said. At least eight missiles from Pakistan were directed at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia were intercepted by air defence units. The Indian Air Force activated its Integrated Counter UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Grid and other air defence systems, including the S400 Triumf, Barak 8 MRSAM (medium range surface-to-air missile) and the indigenous Akash, helping set up an air defence umbrella that helped thwart the attacks, according to defence sources. Friday's attack by Pakistan and counter-offensive by India comes a day after India destroyed nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The strike by India, coined Operation Sindoor, came two weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed on 22 April. Earlier in the day on Thursday, Indian armed forces successfully foiled multiple attempts by the Pakistani military to strike several strategic targets across Northern and Western India using drones and missiles last night, officials confirmed on Thursday. In a retaliatory operation, Indian forces also destroyed the Pakistani air defence system in various locations. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on May 8 that any further action by Pakistan is nothing but escalation and will be responded to and is being responded to appropriately. Misri repeated that the original escalation began in Pahalgam, and that India is responding in a restrained manner. "Any further action by Pakistan, some of which we are seeing today, is nothing but escalation by Pakistan once again, and will be responded to and is being responded to appropriately," he said at a special press conference on Thursday.
