One Year of Operation Sindoor: Air Marshal Kapoor Highlights India's Defence Milestones
'Brahmos on May 10 was a game changer,' Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor (Retd) on one year of Operation Sindoor
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As India commemorates the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Air Marshal (Retd) Sanjeev Kapoor emphasizes its significance in enhancing India's air power and regional deterrence. The operation, marked by the successful deployment of the BrahMos missile, has positioned India as a key player in global defence exports.
- 01Operation Sindoor marked a significant milestone in India's air power doctrine.
- 02The deployment of the BrahMos missile on May 10, 2025, was a pivotal moment in the operation.
- 03India's military actions demonstrated surgical precision with no collateral damage.
- 04The operation showcased India's strategic self-reliance in defence technology.
- 05India is increasingly recognized as a global arms exporter following the operation.
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On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Air Marshal (Retd) Sanjeev Kapoor praised the operation's impact on India's air power and regional deterrence. The operation, which included standoff strikes on May 7, 2025, was noted for its precision, causing no collateral damage to civilian infrastructure. A key moment came on May 10, when India deployed the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, successfully targeting 11 Pakistani airfields in just 45 minutes. This decisive action led to a ceasefire and underscored the Indian Air Force's capabilities. Kapoor highlighted that the operation served as a testing ground for Chinese military hardware, exposing their systems to real combat conditions. He emphasized the importance of strategic self-reliance, noting advancements in India's defence technology, including the AMCA fifth-generation fighter program and the government's bid for 114 Rafale jets. The involvement of private companies like Tata and L&T in developing fighter jet prototypes marks a shift from the traditional monopoly of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Kapoor concluded by stating that Operation Sindoor has positioned India as a potential arms exporter, with increasing global demand for Indian defence products.
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Operation Sindoor has strengthened India's military capabilities, potentially leading to increased defence spending and job creation in the defence sector.
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