In a significant revelation, the Indian government announced on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, that the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully jammed Chinese-made air defense systems deployed by Pakistan along its border and the Line of Control (LoC) with India. This operation, dubbed "Operation Sindoor," highlights India's growing capabilities in defense technology and electronic warfare.

Operation Sindoor was launched as a calibrated military response to escalating asymmetric warfare and cross-border terror attacks, marking a significant milestone in India's defense capabilities. The operation was triggered after Pakistan's coordinated drone and missile strikes on multiple Indian cities on the night of May 7–8. India's Integrated Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Grid and layered air defense systems successfully intercepted these threats, employing radars, missile batteries, and electronic countermeasures.

The IAF's operation involved precision strikes on Pakistani air defense radars and military installations, including a key facility near Lahore. A statement released by the government indicated that the mission was completed in just 23 minutes, showcasing India's technological edge. All Indian assets returned safely, underscoring the mission's flawless execution.

A key aspect of Operation Sindoor was the successful jamming of Pakistan's Chinese-supplied air defense systems. This neutralization of advanced foreign weaponry by India's indigenous technology highlights the country's growing self-reliance in defense. The operation produced concrete evidence of hostile technologies neutralized by Indian systems, including pieces of PL-15 missiles of Chinese origin and Turkish-origin UAVs.

India's offensive strikes targeted key Pakistani airbases, including Noor Khan and Rahimyar Khan, with surgical precision. Loitering munitions were used to devastating effect, destroying high-value targets such as enemy radar and missile systems. The Indian forces used a combination of indigenous technologies such as the Akash missile system, Barak-8, and the Russian-made S-400, alongside electronic warfare tactics to jam and bypass enemy radars.

The success of Operation Sindoor underscores India's growing self-reliance in defense technology, particularly in electronic warfare and drone combat. The IAF's Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) played a crucial role in coordinating the strikes, while loitering munitions and drone warfare were effectively deployed to dismantle Pakistan's air defense network. The operation also highlighted the seamless integration of indigenous high-tech systems into national defense.

Operation Sindoor was a response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, where terrorists killed 26 people. The operation saw precision strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) between May 7 and 10. The strikes were carefully selected based on hard intelligence and their track record of perpetrating terror activities.

The Indian Air Force (IAF), Army, and Navy combined assets to create air defense systems that performed with exceptional synergy. These systems, built over the last decade with continuous government investment, proved to be force multipliers during the operation. The weapons that formed part of the grid included the S-400 system, Barak 8, the Pechora air defense system, Spyder quick-reaction missiles, and upgraded L-70 and Zu-23-2B guns.

The government credited the domestic defense industry, including firms like Alpha Design Technologies, Tata Advanced Systems, and Paras Defence, for supplying critical technology and systems. Indian satellites also played a key role in real-time monitoring and coordination.

Amid a deluge of misinformation emanating from Pakistan, India asserted that all strikes were executed without the loss of Indian assets, underscoring the effectiveness of surveillance, planning, and delivery systems. The use of modern indigenous technology, from long-range drones to guided munitions, made these strikes highly effective and politically calibrated.