Operation Sindoor: Indigenous weapon systems prove their mettle
The Hindu
Indian military executes successful strikes on Pakistan, showcasing advanced technology and defense capabilities, highlighting India's strength and growth.
The performance of indigenous defence systems against Chinese and Turkish weapon systems stood out during Operation Sindoor. For instance, the indigenous Akash short-range Surface-to-Air systems (SAM) proved their capability, while the Chinese HQ-9 SAMs deployed by Pakistan failed to effectively intercept the precision-guided munitions launched by India.
“All offensive strikes on Pakistan military targets were executed without loss of Indian assets, underscoring the effectiveness of our surveillance, planning, and delivery systems,” the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said on Wednesday (May 14, 2025). “The use of modern indigenous technology, from long-range drones to guided munitions, made these strikes highly effective and calibrated,” it said.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) bypassed and jammed Pakistan’s Chinese-supplied air defence systems, completing the mission in just 23 minutes, demonstrating India’s technological edge, the statement said.
Meanwhile, situation along the western borders remained calm on the intervening night of May 13-14 and Army sources said there was schedule as yet for the next round of talks between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan. As per practice, the DGMOs speak on the established hotline every Tuesday (May 13, 2025).
“India’s defence sector is growing stronger than ever, driven by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Defence exports have jumped from ₹686 crore in 2013-14 to ₹23,622 crore in 2024-25 — a 34-fold rise,” Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s office said on social media.
Several countries in southeast Asia, west Asia and Africa have expressed interest in the Akash and BrahMos systems among others, on official noted. “The recent episode is a validation of the performance of these systems in real-time. We anticipate further interest in Indian systems,” he said.
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