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Operation Sindoor and India Defence Superiority
Operation Sindoor and Made in India defence technology
Context: Operation Sindoor not only met its military objectives with resounding success but also provided a powerful demonstration of India’s advanced defence capabilities, solidifying its strategic edge over Pakistan.
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- The four-day operation highlighted India’s technological prowess across air defence, precision weaponry, radar systems, and unmanned warfare—most of which were powered by indigenously developed systems.
India’s Multi-Layered Air Defence: A Stellar Performance
- The operation effectively neutralised threats using a combination of Russian S-400 systems and a range of homegrown radars and missile platforms, including the Rajendra radar, Rohini 3D radars, LLTRs, and the Akash surface-to-air missile system.
- India also deployed the newly inducted SAMAR (Surface to Air Missile for Assured Retaliation) system, which can engage low-flying aerial threats within a 12 km range.
- Additionally, upgraded Bofors anti-aircraft guns, enhanced with radars and electro-optical sensors, were key in intercepting drone swarms over Jammu and Kashmir and along the LAC.
Pinpoint Precision with Indigenous Guidance and Navigation Systems
- One of the defining aspects of Operation Sindoor was the pinpoint accuracy of India’s missile strikes, deep within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
- Targets were neutralised with minimal collateral damage, underscoring India’s commitment to precision and restraint.
- This precision was achieved through sophisticated navigation and guidance technologies built around India’s indigenous NavIC satellite system, complemented by high-resolution Earth observation satellites like Cartosat, RISAT, and EOS.
- These assets enabled sub-metre targeting accuracy, allowing Indian missiles, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, to strike specific buildings without impacting adjacent structures.
Key Tech Highlights:
- NavIC GPS system: Offers 10–20 cm accuracy
- Cartosat and RISAT satellites: Can detect objects as small as 25–30 cm
- BrahMos: Equipped with advanced indigenous guidance systems
Lethality and Destructive Power of Indian Missiles
- Satellite imagery showed complete devastation of enemy installations and large craters on Pakistani air bases.
- Experts credit this to the excellent performance of propulsion systems, warheads, and fuses—largely developed under India’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.
- Emerging technologies also played a role. Defence sources suggest that Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs)—which use focused energy such as lasers to disable enemy drones—may have been deployed during the operation.
- DEW is one of the 18 critical technology areas identified by the Defence Ministry, with DRDO showcasing laser-based DEWs in recent Republic Day parades.
Indigenous Radar Capabilities Enhance Battlefield Awareness
- India’s indigenous radar systems were pivotal in providing real-time situational awareness, enabling swift responses to aerial threats.
- DRDO-developed systems like the Rajendra, Rohini, and low-level transportable radars delivered seamless tracking of enemy aircraft and drones across multiple terrains.
- Ongoing R&D efforts are focused on AI-powered radars, stealth detection, foliage penetration technologies, and reconfigurable surfaces that allow radars to adapt to different battlefield conditions.
Unmanned Warfare: India’s Drones Outclass Pakistan’s
- For the first time in an India-Pakistan conflict, drones and unmanned systems played a frontline role.
- Indian UAVs penetrated deep into Pakistani airspace, striking key infrastructure in cities like Lahore, while Pakistan’s drone swarms were largely ineffective.
Strategic Drone Capabilities:
- Long-range strike drones used in cross-border operations
- Indigenous drone swarms for surveillance and attack missions
- Ongoing focus on manned-unmanned teaming for future warfare
