Triumph at 300km: India's Aerial Dominance Redefined

In a significant demonstration of aerial prowess, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh announced that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has achieved an unprecedented feat by downing a large Pakistani aircraft from a distance of approximately 300 kilometers. The operation highlighted India's advanced air power capabilities, delivering a decisive psychological impact on the adversary.

During an address in Bengaluru, the IAF Chief disclosed that Indian forces shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and a large special mission aircraft during Operation Sindoor. Described as the 'largest-ever recorded surface-to-air kill,' this achievement underscores India's strategic air dominance, bolstered by its acquisition of the Russian S-400 air defense missile system.

The operation, executed in May, was a response to a terror attack in Pahalgam. It marked a turning point in India's aerial strategy, leveraging technological advancements to establish superior air dominance, while simultaneously exploring indigenous air defense solutions under Project Kusha.

(With inputs from agencies.)