Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has said Operation Sindoor demonstrated that no target lies beyond the force's reach. He pointed to precision strikes conducted across a western front measuring 1,200 kilometres in width and extending 200 kilometres in depth.
In an interview with Press Trust of India, Singh presented the operation as evidence of the Indian Air Force's capability-focused strategy. His remarks were also viewed in the report as a strong message to Pakistan.
Air power's role in the operation
Singh said the four-day operation reaffirmed the importance of air power in protecting the country. He described it as both a primary means of responding to threats and a strategic deterrent.
The air force chief, who monitored the operation, said its precision attacks showed the reach available to the service. He also praised the performance of several indigenous weapons used during the campaign, saying they performed exceptionally and caused heavy damage to the adversary.
Operation Sindoor involved precision strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied areas. It was launched in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack and has been described in the report as India's most significant cross-border military action since the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.
Multiple response options
According to Singh, a capability-focused military force is better placed to manage such operations because it can choose from several options instead of depending on a single instrument. He said that flexibility helped determine the response according to operational needs and maintain control over escalation.
His comments link the operation's outcome to the broader approach being pursued by the Indian Air Force. The emphasis, as described by Singh, is on having enough capability and choice to respond with control rather than relying on one method alone.
The operation also drew attention to claims and developments that followed it. The report refers to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's speech at the United Nations General Assembly and the claims made there about Operation Sindoor. It also mentions fact-checking related to alleged Pakistani claims and discussion of events after the campaign.
IAF plans continued focus on speed and precision
Singh said the operation confirmed that the direction chosen by the Indian Air Force was correct. He added that the service would continue along that path with greater determination.
He said the aim was to ensure that whenever the country called upon the force in the future, it could respond on India's terms with greater speed, precision and decisive capability.
Conclusion
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has described Operation Sindoor as proof of the Indian Air Force's reach, indigenous weapons performance and capability-focused approach. He said the force would continue building the speed, precision and options needed for future responses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What did AP Singh say Operation Sindoor proved?
He said the operation proved that no target was beyond the Indian Air Force's reach.
Q. What area did the reported precision strikes cover?
The strikes covered a western front 1,200 kilometres wide and 200 kilometres deep.
Q. How long did Operation Sindoor continue?
The report describes it as a four-day operation.
Q. Why was Operation Sindoor launched?
It was launched in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
Q. Where were the reported strikes conducted?
They targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied areas.
Q. What role did indigenous weapons play?
Singh praised several indigenous weapons, saying they performed exceptionally and caused heavy damage to the adversary.
Q. What does a capability-focused force offer?
Singh said it provides multiple response options instead of relying on a single instrument.
Q. What future approach did Singh outline?
He said the Indian Air Force would pursue greater speed, precision and decisive capability in future responses.
