India Downs 600+ Pakistani Drones in Operation Sindoor
The Indian Army has successfully concluded a high-stakes military operation named ‘Operation Sindoor’, neutralizing over 600 Pakistani drones attempting to infiltrate Indian airspace. Conducted over four intense days, the operation was carried out by India’s integrated air defence command along the western front. This marks one of the most significant drone interceptions in South Asian military history, reaffirming India’s preparedness against asymmetric aerial threats.
The offensive came in response to a sharp increase in drone activity from across the border, with many unmanned aerial vehicles reportedly armed or carrying surveillance payloads. The Indian Army, in coordination with Air Force radar and missile tracking systems, responded with a rapid deployment of surface-to-air defences and electronic warfare assets.
Overwhelming Drone Threat Countered with Indigenous Defence
According to defence officials, over 1,000 air defence guns and 750 missile systems, including short and medium-range platforms, were activated in key sectors. Critical to the operation’s success was the Akash missile system, bolstered by the indigenous Akashteer command-and-control suite. These systems allowed for real-time tracking, targeting, and engagement of drone swarms entering Indian territory.
The Pakistani tactic appeared to be swarm-based intrusions, attempting to overload Indian defence grids. However, India’s preparation over the last five years—particularly in terms of radar coverage, munitions stockpiles, and command integration—ensured that the response was swift and effective.
Political Leadership Applauds Army’s Precision
Home Minister Amit Shah praised the operation’s success, attributing it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “decisive leadership” and “precise intelligence coordination.” Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal led a celebratory Tiranga Yatra in Dibrugarh, honouring the armed forces’ bravery and technological efficiency.
“Operation Sindoor reflects our military’s unmatched capability and resolve to protect Indian sovereignty,” said Shah, reinforcing that the Indian state will not tolerate any aerial intrusions or provocations from across the border.
Strategic Gains and Preparedness
The successful downing of more than 600 drones demonstrates India’s evolving capability to counter modern warfare threats, especially those involving low-cost, high-risk drone warfare. The lessons learned from Operation Sindoor are expected to influence India’s future border management and drone warfare doctrines.
This operation also underscores India’s growing self-reliance in defence technology. Systems like Akash and Akashteer, developed by DRDO, proved instrumental in battlefield-level success, marking a milestone in India’s efforts towards indigenisation of its defence apparatus.
