Air Chief Cites Operation Sindoor as Proof of IAF Combat Readiness
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh stated that the four-day military confrontation with Pakistan in 2025, known as Operation Sindoor, demonstrated the Indian Air Force's ability to deploy combat operations rapidly. On May 7, 2025, the IAF conducted strikes against terror sites at Markaz Subhanallah in Bahawalpur and Markaz Taiba near Muridke in Pakistan's Punjab province. The operation continued on May 9-10 with further strikes against military targets across multiple locations, including Karachi, Sialkot, and Skardu. The Air Chief emphasized that operational preparedness and the speed of response remain the primary metrics for the force's effectiveness.
Why it matters
The operation serves as a benchmark for the IAF's current combat capabilities and strategic posture in the region.
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