This is how the full-details will slowly come out(via deliberated leaks).
Air Engagement of Operation Sindoor : Analysis
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INDIA NOW HOLDS WORLD RECORD FOR LONGEST DISTANCE SURFACE TO AIR KILL WHEN IT USED S 400 TO SHOOT DOWN AN AWACS AT A DISTANCE OF 300+ KMS DURING SINDOOR
Pretty sure this will go into the marketing material of S400 by the Russians.
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Pretty sure this will go into the marketing material of S400 by the Russians.
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People will get idea how complicated weapon integration is. In Kargil it was a masterstroke upgrading Mirage2000 with lightning pods, IR cams. Which changed the direction of war. This Pakistani base was so hidden in the snow capped mountains that only after aerial imagery it was revealed ( Muntho Dhalo base camp) and then taken out with LGBs. ( actual footage)
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It's very hard to hide such a huge wreckage.... The one inside the hanger was in all likely true.
What Operation SINDOOR Achieved
- Nine Terror Camps Eliminated: India successfully destroyed nine major terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), targeting Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen facilities. Over 100 terrorists were killed in action.
- Cross-Border Precision Strikes: India redefined the rules of engagement, striking deep into Pakistan’s heartland, including Punjab province and Bahawalpur, once considered out of bounds even for U.S. drones. India made it clear: neither the LoC nor Pakistani territory will remain untouched if terror originates from there.
- A New Strategic Red Line: Operation SINDOOR drew a new red line- if terror is state policy, it will be met with a visible and forceful response. This marked a shift from deterrence to direct action.
- Equal Punishment for Terrorists and Their Sponsors: India rejected the artificial separation between terrorists and their backers, striking both simultaneously. This ended the impunity enjoyed by many Pakistan-based actors.
- Exposure of Pakistan’s Air Defense Weaknesses: Indian Air Force bypassed and jammed Pakistan’s Chinese-supplied air defense systems, completing the mission in just 23 minutes using Rafale jets, SCALP missiles, and HAMMER bombs, demonstrating India’s technological edge.
- India’s Air Defense Superiority Displayed: India’s multi-layered air defense, including the indigenous Akashteer system, shot down hundreds of drones and missiles. This also showcased India’s growing capabilities in exporting advanced defense systems.
- Precision Without Escalation: India avoided civilian or non-terror military targets, showcasing its zero-tolerance for terror while containing the situation from escalating into full-scale war.
- Elimination of Key Terror Commanders: Multiple high-profile terrorists on India’s most wanted list were neutralized in a single night, crippling key operational modules. High-value targets eliminated include Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, Mudassir Ahmad. These individuals were linked to the IC-814 hijack and Pulwama blast.
- Airstrikes on Pakistani Military Installations: On May 9–10, India became the first country to strike 11 airbases of a nuclear-armed nation in a single operation, destroying 20% of Pakistan’s air force assets. High casualties were inflicted at Bhoolari Airbase, including the death of Squadron Leader Usman Yusuf and destruction of key fighter jets.
- Coordinated Tri-Service Action – The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force worked in full coordination, demonstrating India’s growing joint military prowess.
- A Global Message Delivered – India showed the world that it does not require anyone’s permission to defend its people. It reinforced the idea that terrorists and their masterminds can’t hide anywhere, and if Pakistan retaliates, India is prepared for a decisive counterstrike.
- Widespread Global Support – Unlike in previous conflicts, this time multiple global leaders backed India, rather than calling for restraint. The shift showed India’s improved global standing and narrative control.
- Kashmir Narrative Reframed – For the first time, India’s actions were seen purely through the lens of counter-terrorism, with the Kashmir issue completely decoupled from the strike narrative. This was made possible by the precision and clarity of Operation SINDOOR.
The OSINT they are quoting are an Indian organization with an ex- IAF official leading the charge afaik. I'll say for now, wait for some substantial evidence to come out and then we can be sure about the losses. There has been another report from an reputed Indian journalist on the losses but the evidence hasn't been shared yet and that's why I'll say wait for the evidence to come out rather than a report from OSINTs or journos.
It will be even better if IAF themselves showcase the evidence to the public.
According to point 5, the Rafale can handle Chinese surface-to-air systems.
He publishes leaks directly from the South Block. Credible or not depends on the narrative.
Saab Erieye's maximum instrumentation range is 450 km.
The DRDO Netra super extended mode range is shown here as 475 km (From 2019). This demonstrates how far we have come in terms of AWACS development.
Thanks for @Parthu for finding this.
If this is the case then Mk1a will probably see at least 550 maybe even 600 km in extended modeSaab Erieye's maximum instrumentation range is 450 km.
The DRDO Netra super extended mode range is shown here as 475 km (From 2019). This demonstrates how far we have come in terms of AWACS development.
Thanks for @Parthu for finding this.
. BTW how capable is NetraMk1 in terms of BMD and CMD?
No one has a global constellation yet.
We plan to launch 250 satellites by 2032, it may have been sped up considering SBS-3's new deadline. That should address it.
Earlier I wanted India to choose SH for MRCBF in order to get access to the American constellation, but it seems my fears were unfounded 'cause ISRO revealed their own plan a year later.
Yes, and it depends on whether a fighter was indeed shot down, and not a drone at high altitude.
Munir expected a Balakot Redux, he instead got the PAF almost Mole Cricketed out of existence. So we can say for sure he was absolutely not prepared for the scale of Op Sindoor, even if it was stopped before it barely began.
Gotta respect his new rank though, the first Failed Marshal in history. He needs it to count his losses.
Now Failed Marshal Munir can ape Niazi's Naya Pakistan plan and create a Naya PA. They definitely need a Naya PAF.
With the operation done and dusted (for now), and given Pakistan's economic conundrum, the gentlemanly thing to do is to request the Indian govt to congratulate him for his new rank and provide foreign aid to Pakistan sufficient to fund his new uniform.
But still hiding the lose of such big plane is impossible, the debris Will be all over the area, and pakistan public is Last to know about the opsec,
In space and strategic systems such as nuclear subs, nuclear missiles etc, we seem to be proactive and look ahead in terms of development and planning. Prolly cuz we can't exactly buy those tech from anymone else as easily as we could for fighter jets.
Thing is if it was high altitude and hit caused an explosion at that altitude wouldn't wreckage be highly dispersed parts instead of one huge jumbled mess of metal? In such a case how would their gawar awaam be able to look at the small pieces and tell it's AWACS?
While we gotta do things on our own for most strategic systems, the focus on satellites is different. Our objective is to become completely self-reliant on anything to do with the EM spectrum. So comm, sensors, EW, CW etc have to be as indigenous as possible.
@randomradio , @Parthu
i have this question for long time... When SAMs and ADs are growing in fast paced in terms of reach and capability to shoot down the fighter jets(even the stealth ones)... What's the need and role of future fighter jets... Does it really needed for future warfare
i have this question for long time... When SAMs and ADs are growing in fast paced in terms of reach and capability to shoot down the fighter jets(even the stealth ones)... What's the need and role of future fighter jets... Does it really needed for future warfare