India is set to formally brief foreign defence attachés today on the recently concluded Operation Sindoor, a major military operation that involved deep strikes on terror infrastructure inside Pakistani territory. The move is seen as part of India’s effort to consolidate international support and demonstrate the effectiveness of its defence capabilities following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives, including one Nepali national.
The Indian military had launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7, targeting multiple sites linked to terror groups across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation focused on key facilities: Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur, a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) stronghold; Markaz Taiba in Muridke, known as the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT); as well as targets in Sialkot, Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and Bimber.
Indian authorities have identified The Resistance Front (TRF), a LeT proxy, as the group behind the Pahalgam massacre. The strikes during Operation Sindoor were presented as a calibrated response to this act of terrorism, designed to dismantle the infrastructure supporting such outfits.
In today’s closed-door briefing, India is expected to present evidence of the strike outcomes and showcase the performance of indigenous defence systems. Among the highlights will be the Akash Air Defence Missile System, a medium-range surface-to-air missile system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which played a key role in intercepting incoming drones and missiles from Pakistan.
The operation also featured precision strikes using the BrahMos missile, co-developed by India and Russia. Military officials confirmed these missiles were used to target high-value assets and were effective in degrading Pakistan’s military and terror-linked infrastructure.
Addressing the nation on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the success of indigenous technology in modern warfare. “Operation Sindoor has added a new dimension. We have proven our capabilities in deserts, mountains, and modern warfare domains. Our Made in India weapons have demonstrated their credibility to the world,” he said.
The Indian military also confirmed that Turkish-origin drones and Chinese-made PL-15 missiles, used by Pakistan during its retaliatory attempts, were largely neutralized. The Akash system was instrumental in shooting down the Turkish drones, while the PL-15s were intercepted or failed to hit their intended targets.
The upcoming briefing is expected to draw keen attention from international observers, especially regarding the effectiveness of Indian defence assets versus Turkish and Chinese-origin systems used by Pakistan. The defence attachés are anticipated to seek technical clarifications and strategic assessments during the session.
By showcasing its operational capabilities and the success of indigenously developed systems, India aims to reinforce its strategic narrative and assert its preparedness in the face of cross-border threats.
