New Delhi: India fired about 15 Brahmos missiles to cripple Pakistan's air defense on the intervening night of 9-10 May. This action of the Indian Air Force (IAF) caused a stir in Asim Munir's Pakistani army. Because, in this attack, 11 out of 13 major airbases of Pakistan were destroyed. India earlier used pilotless drones to provoke and disable Pakistan's radars. Pakistan tried to attack several military bases in India with drones and missiles on the night of 7-8 May. In response to this, India took this action. On the advice of National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, the BrahMos missile was chosen as the main weapon in this mission.
Pakistani airbases destroyed in retaliation
According to a report by India Today, during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan tried to attack several military and residential bases in northern and western India like Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Ludhiana and Bhuj with drones and missiles on the night of 7-8 May, but India's Integrated Air Defense System recognized all the threats and thwarted them in time. In response to that, the Indian armed forces carried out coordinated and very accurate and deadly attacks on Pakistan the next morning. They targeted Pakistani air defense radars, including an enemy radar located in Lahore. On the night of 9-10 May, the IAF further intensified its retaliation by attacking important infrastructure of the Pakistani Air Force.
BrahMos and Scalp cruise missiles were used
The report states that the Indian Air Force first used unmanned aircraft to activate Pakistani radars and air defense systems. Once the Pakistani radars and air defenses were activated, India destroyed them by deactivating the entire system using Harop kamikaze drones. With this move, the way was cleared for further missile attacks using BrahMos and Scalp cruise missiles.
Pakistani air defense suffered heavy losses
The fighter jets carrying these missiles took off from various bases of India's Western and South Western Air Command. In these attacks, India targeted important targets including a hangar in Sindh, Pakistan. It is being told that in these precise attacks, Pakistan lost many of its UAVs and an air surveillance plane as well as many important equipment. These attacks from India were so strong that the Pakistani Air Force was forced to move its aircraft to rear bases due to the damage.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Chief of Defense Staff
This operation took place under the supervision of Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan. On the advice of NSA Ajit Doval, the BrahMos missile was chosen as the main weapon. The use of BrahMos is a strong indication of India's growing military capabilities. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath confirmed the use of BrahMos missile in these attacks during the recent inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace Facility in Lucknow. He said, 'If you have not seen BrahMos in action, ask the people of Pakistan.'
BrahMos missile is very deadly for the enemy
BrahMos is a long-range supersonic cruise missile, jointly developed by India and Russia. It is known for its speed and accuracy. This missile works on the 'fire and forget' principle. It can reach a speed of around Mach 3 (around three times the speed of sound) and can destroy targets up to 290 kilometers with absolute accuracy. Its two-stage propulsion system, stealth features and advanced guidance technology make it extremely difficult to detect and intercept. The BrahMos missile can carry a conventional warhead of up to 300 kg and can fly as high as 15 km or as low as 10 metres depending on mission requirements.
