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India.com
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
7 Indian Weapons That Decimated Pakistan And Neutralised Enemy Drones, Missiles In Operation Sindoor
photoDetails english 2901044 Updated:May 14, 2025, 05:37 PM IST Akash Missile System 1 / 7 Developed by DRDO, the Akash is a medium-range surface-to-air missile system capable of engaging aerial threats with precision up to a range of 25 km, even under adverse weather conditions. It has been effectively deployed to neutralize multiple UAVs and hostile airborne targets near critical defense installations. Akash-Teer 2 / 7 Project Akashteer is an advanced Automated Air Defence Control and Reporting System that enhances the operational effectiveness of the Indian Army's air defense units. This indigenous platform enables real-time monitoring and control of low-level airspace in battle zones, allowing seamless integration and command of Ground-Based Air Defence Weapon Systems. L70 Anti-Aircraft Guns 3 / 7 Originally of Swedish origin, the L70 is a 40mm radar-guided anti-aircraft gun that has been modernized with digital targeting and tracking systems. Optimized for engaging low-flying threats such as drones and helicopters, the L70s were deployed in sensitive sectors of Jammu & Kashmir. They played a critical role in nighttime operations, successfully downing Pakistani quadcopters and loitering munitions attempting to infiltrate urban areas during blackouts. S-400 'Sudarshan' Air Defence System 4 / 7 The S-400 Triumf, designated 'Sudarshan' in Indian service, is a cutting-edge Russian long-range air defense system with a range of up to 400 km. Capable of engaging aircraft, drones, and ballistic missiles, the system was strategically deployed along the border to establish a formidable no-fly zone. It proved instrumental in detecting and intercepting advanced threats like Pakistan's Fatah-II missiles aimed at Indian cities. Rafale With SCALP-HAMMER Missiles 5 / 7 The French-origin Rafale, a 4.5-generation multirole fighter, brings unmatched strike capabilities when armed with SCALP cruise missiles (~560 km range) and HAMMER precision-guided bombs. These platforms executed deep-strike missions against terrorist infrastructure and key Pakistani military targets—including radar stations and command centers—with pinpoint accuracy. The SCALP-enabled strikes were surgical, stealthy, and psychologically decisive. Su-30MKI with BrahMos-A 6 / 7 India's Su-30MKI, a twin-engine air superiority fighter, has been adapted to carry the BrahMos-A—the air-launched variant of the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile. These aircraft conducted high-impact cross-border strikes targeting strategic assets, including radar installations, forward airbases, and logistics nodes. The attacks disrupted enemy operations and supply chains with devastating effect. HAROP Loitering Munitions 7 / 7 The Israeli-origin HAROP, a loitering munition or kamikaze drone, is engineered for precision SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) missions. Capable of autonomously homing in on radar emissions or visual targets, HAROP drones were deployed to eliminate enemy radar systems and communication nodes, crippling their situational awareness and command capabilities.
Mint
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
A blow-by-blow account of Operation Sindoor - India's response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack
Operation Sindoor: A day after India and Pakistan reached a 'bilateral understanding' to halt firing and military action on land and in air, Air Marshal AK Bharti on Sunday said Operation Sindoor effectively destroyed terror camps, achieving its objectives with precision. In a press briefing on 11 May, the Director General Military Operations (DGMOS) of all three services – the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force – delved into the details of the 'measured and non-escalatory' operation targeting terror hideouts and training camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April that killed 26 people. The Government announced a countrywide civil defence mock drill to be held on Wednesday. The drills included blackouts, air raid sirens, evacuation protocols, and public awareness sessions to prepare civilians for emergencies and wartime situations. Dubbed as 'Operation Sindoor', India launched a joint military operation targeting terror hideouts in Pakistan and PoK. The operation lasted for around 25 minutes, in which 9 targets were hit. 1:05 a.m. IST: The Indian Air Force commenced 'Operation Sindoor' with precision airstrikes against nine designated terrorist camps located inside Pakistan and PoK. This marked the first Indian strike across the international boundary since 1971. 1:05 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. IST: Over approximately 25 minutes, the Indian Air Force successfully hit all nine targets, which included training facilities and hideouts in Punjab (Pakistan), Lahore, Bahawalpur, Muridke, and various locations in PoK. The strikes were focused solely on terrorist infrastructure; no Pakistani military installations were targeted On the night of 8 May 2025, at around 8:00 pm, Pakistan launched a large-scale drone and missile assault targeting multiple cities across India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. According to Indian Army, approximately 500 small drones were deployed in coordinated swarms, striking 24 cities over a period of about 210 minutes, until roughly 11:30 pm. The targeted locations included key military sites in Jammu, Pathankot, Satwari, Samba, Ranbir Singh Pura, and Arnia, as well as urban centres such as Chandigarh, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and Bhatinda in Punjab; Phalodi and Uttarlai in Rajasthan; and Bhuj in Gujarat. India's air defence systems, employing an array of anti-missile technologies such as the L70, ZU-23, Schilka, and Akash, successfully intercepted and neutralised the majority of the incoming drones and missiles, preventing damage to critical infrastructure and avoiding casualties. Eight missiles directed at Satwari, Samba, R S Pura, and Arnia were all intercepted, with Indian officials likening the attack's nature to a 'Hamas-style' rocket barrage. The Indian Army described the drone strikes as attempts to spread panic or gather intelligence rather than cause mass destruction, given that many drones appeared unarmed These attacks continued until morning, which IAFs countered. Air Marshal AK Bharti revealed that, 'Commencing about 8 PM local time on 8th May, several Pakistani unmanned Aerial Systems, Drones, Combat vehicles attacked multiple IAF bases. These included Jammu, Udhampur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Bathinda, Dalhousie, Jaisalmer... these were almost simultaneous and they came in waves. All our air defence guns and other systems were waiting for them. All these waves were neutralised by our trained crew using the air defence systems that they have and also some of them were utilised using our legacy systems like Pechora, IAF SAMAR. There was no damage on ground from these incursions and these mass raids from the Pakistani side.' Bharti also stated, "While the drone attacks were being launched from somewhere closer to Lahore, the enemy had allowed their civilian aircraft also to continue to fly out of Lahore, not only their own aircrafts but also international passenger aircaft which is quite insensitive and we had to exercise extreme caution." Adding to this, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said, as quoted by ANI, 'On the night of 8-9 May, they (Pakistan) flew drones and aircraft into our airspace all across the borders and made largely unsuccessful attempts to target numerous military infrastructure. Violations on the LoC by Pakistan also commenced yet again and precipitated into fierce arty engagements.' He added that India responded in a swift, coordinated and calibrated manner by striking Pakistan's Air bases, command centers, military infrastructure, air defence systems across the entire Western Front. "The bases we stuck includes Chaklala, Rafiq, Rahim Yar Khan sending a clear message that aggression will not be tolerated. This was followed by strikes at Sargodha, Bhulari, and Jacobabad. We have the capability to target every system at these bases and more," Air Marshal AK Bharti said. India responded with precision airstrikes on several Pakistani Air Force bases and military sites, including Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, and Rahim Yar Khan. On 10 May, India and Pakistan experienced a tense and volatile day despite a newly agreed ceasefire. The ceasefire was supposed to take effect from 5:00 pm IST, following talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries. However, Pakistan violated the ceasefire within hours of its commencement by firing across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu city, Akhnoor sector, Srinagar, and deploying drones near the border. Explosions were reported across Pakistan, including in cities such as Islamabad, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. Pakistan officially launched a retaliatory operation named Operation Bunyan al-Marsus on 10 May, signalling a strong response to India's Operation Sindoor. This operation involved missile and drone attacks on Indian military installations and civilian areas. There was a persistent lull on Sunday, 11 May after a tense night. Providing key details of communication with the Pakistan DGMO, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said, 'My communication with the Pak DGMO was conducted at 15:35 hrs yesterday and resulted in cessation of cross-border firing and air intrusions by either side with effect from 17:00 hrs, 10th of May, after he proposed that we cease hostilities. We also decided to further speak on the 12th of May at 12:00 hrs to discuss the modalities that would enable the longevity of this understanding.'
Mint
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
A blow-by-blow account of Operation Sindoor - India's response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack
Operation Sindoor: A day after both India and Pakistan reached a 'bilateral understanding' to halt firing and military action on land and in the air, Air Marshal AK Bharti on Sunday said Operation Sindoor effectively destroyed terror camps, achieving its objectives with precision. In a press briefing on 11 May, the Director General Military Operations (DGMOS) of all three services – the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force – delved into the details of the 'measured and non-escalatory' operation targeting terror hideouts and training camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April that killed 26 people. The Government announced a countrywide civil defence mock drill to be held on Wednesday. The drills included blackouts, air raid sirens, evacuation protocols, and public awareness sessions to prepare civilians for emergencies and wartime situations. Dubbed as 'Operation Sindoor', India launched a joint military operation targeting terror hideouts in Pakistan and PoK. The operation lasted for around 25 minutes, in which 9 targets were hit. 1:05 a.m. IST: The Indian Air Force commenced 'Operation Sindoor' with precision airstrikes against nine designated terrorist camps located inside Pakistan and PoK. This marked the first Indian strike across the international boundary since 1971. 1:05 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. IST: Over approximately 25 minutes, the Indian Air Force successfully hit all nine targets, which included training facilities and hideouts in Punjab (Pakistan), Lahore, Bahawalpur, Muridke, and various locations in PoK. The strikes were focused solely on terrorist infrastructure; no Pakistani military installations were targeted On the night of 8 May 2025, at around 8:00 pm, Pakistan launched a large-scale drone and missile assault targeting multiple cities across India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. According to Indian Army, approximately 500 small drones were deployed in coordinated swarms, striking 24 cities over a period of about 210 minutes, until roughly 11:30 pm. The targeted locations included key military sites in Jammu, Pathankot, Satwari, Samba, Ranbir Singh Pura, and Arnia, as well as urban centres such as Chandigarh, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and Bhatinda in Punjab; Phalodi and Uttarlai in Rajasthan; and Bhuj in Gujarat. India's air defence systems, employing an array of anti-missile technologies such as the L70, ZU-23, Schilka, and Akash, successfully intercepted and neutralised the majority of the incoming drones and missiles, preventing damage to critical infrastructure and avoiding casualties. Eight missiles directed at Satwari, Samba, R S Pura, and Arnia were all intercepted, with Indian officials likening the attack's nature to a 'Hamas-style' rocket barrage. The Indian Army described the drone strikes as attempts to spread panic or gather intelligence rather than cause mass destruction, given that many drones appeared unarmed These attacks continued until morning, which IAFs countered. Air Marshal AK Bharti revealed that, 'Commencing about 8 PM local time on 8th May, several Pakistani unmanned Aerial Systems, Drones, Combat vehicles attacked multiple IAF bases. These included Jammu, Udhamur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Bathinda, Dalhousie, Jaisalmer... these were almost simultaneous and they came in waves. All our air defence guns and other systems were waiting for them. All these waves were neutralised by our trained crew using the air defence systems that they have and also some of them were utilised using our legacy systems like Pechora, IAF SAMAR. There was no damage on ground from these incursions and these mass raids from the Pakistani side.' Air Marshal AK Bharti also stated, "While the drone attacks were being launched from somewhere closer to Lahore, the enemy had allowed their civilian aircraft also to continue to fly out of Lahore, not only their own aircafts but also international passenger aircaft which is quite insensitive and we had to exercise extreme caution..." Adding to this, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said, as quoted by ANI, '...On the night of 8-9 May, they (Pakistan) flew drones and aircraft into our airspace all across the borders and made largely unsuccessful attempts to target numerous military infrastructure. Violations on the LoC by Pakistan also commenced yet again and precipitated into fierce arty engagements...' Providing key details of attacks 8 May, Air Marshal AK Bharti said, 'Commencing about 8 PM local time on 8th May, several Pakistani unmanned Aerial Systems, Drones, Combat vehicles attacked multiple IAF bases. These included Jammu, Udhamur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Bathinda, Dalhousie, Jaisalmer... these were almost simultaneous and they came in waves. All our air defence guns and other systems were waiting for them. All these waves were neutralised by our trained crew using the air defence systems that they have and also some of them were utilised using our legacy systems like Pechora, IAF SAMAR. There was no damage on ground from these incursions and these mass raids from the Pakistani side.' He added that India responded in a swift, coordinated and calibrated manner by striking Pakistan's Air bases, command centers, military infrastructure, air defence systems across the entire Western Front. "The bases we stuck includes Chaklala, Rafiq, Rahim Yar Khan sending a clear message that aggression will not be tolerated. This was followed by strikes at Sargodha, Bhulari, and have the capability to target every system at these bases and more," Air Marshal AK Bharti said. There was a persistent lull on Sunday, 11 May after a tense night. Providing key details of communication with the Pakistan DGMO, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said, 'My communication with the Pak DGMO was conducted at 15:35 hrs yesterday and resulted in cessation of cross-border firing and air intrusions by either side with effect from 17:00 hrs, 10th of May, after he proposed that we cease hostilities. We also decided to further speak on the 12th of May at 12:00 hrs to discuss the modalities that would enable the longevity of this understanding.' He added, 'However, disappointingly, expectedly it took only a couple of hours for Pakistan Army to violate these arrangements by cross border and across Line of Control firing followed by drone intrusions through last night and in the early hours of today. These violations were responded to have earlier today sent another hotline message to my counterpart highlighting these violations of the understanding between the DGMOs on 10th of May and our firm and clear intent to respond to these fiercely if repeated tonight, subsequently or Chief of Army Staff has granted full authority to our army commander for counteraction in case of any violation by Pakistan...'
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Enemy Attack On May 8: 500 Pak drones target 24 cities
New Delhi: On Thursday night, between 8 pm and 11.30 pm, Pakistan launched simultaneous drone attacks across several cities in India, Army sources said. Pakistan deployed around 500 small drones targeting 24 cities across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, the sources added. The Indian Army and Air Force successfully thwarted Pakistan's drone strikes using an array of anti-missile systems, including the L70, ZU-23, Schilka, and Akash. Pakistan's motive behind sending mostly unarmed drones may have been to spread panic among civilians or an attempt to gather intelligence on Indian military installations, the sources said. Islamabad escalated tension after India targeted terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7. India emphasised that the mission- codenamed Operation Sindoor- was aimed at terrorists and avoided Pakistan military targets. Pakistan, however, retaliated on May 8 by attempting to target several locations in India, including military sites in Jammu and Pathankot. India's air defence system intercepted the aerial barrage and neutralised it, preventing damage to any vital installation or any casualties. Apart from swarm of drones, Pakistan also deployed missiles, which were promptly intercepted and blocked by India's air defence units. "Eight missiles from Pakistan were directed at Satwari, Samba, R S Pura and Arnia. All were intercepted and blocked by air-defence units. Visuals over Jammu reminded exactly of a Hamas-style attack on Israel, like multiple cheap rockets," an Army official said.
India Today
09-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
500 Pak drones targeted 24 cities in J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat: Army sources
On the night of May 8, between 8.00 pm and 11.30 pm, Pakistan launched simultaneous drone attacks across several cities in India, Army sources said. Pakistan deployed around 500 small drones targeting 24 cities across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, sources Indian Army and Air Force successfully thwarted Pakistan's drone strike using an array of anti-missile systems, including the L70, ZU-23, Schilka, and motive behind sending mostly unarmed drones may have been to spread panic among civilians or an attempt to gather intelligence on Indian military installations, sources added. Islamabad escalated tension after India targeted terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7. India emphasised that the mission- codenamed Operation Sindoor- was aimed at terrorists and avoided Pakistan military targets. Pakistan, however, retaliated on May 8 by attempting to target several locations in India, including military sites in Jammu and air defence system intercepted the aerial barrage and neutralised it, preventing damage to any vital installation or any casualties. Apart from swarm of drones, Pakistan also deployed missiles, which were promptly intercepted and blocked by India's air defence units."Eight missiles from Pakistan were directed at Satwari, Samba, R S Pura and Arnia. All were intercepted and blocked by air-defence units. Visuals over Jammu reminded exactly of a Hamas-style attack on Israel, like multiple cheap rockets," an Army official was quoted as saying by news agency Watch
