Indian Military Displays Debris Of Pakistani Mirage Jet During Operation Sindoor Briefing (VIDEO) | (Photo Courtesy: X/@PIB)
New Delhi: In a high-level press briefing on Operation Sindoor on Monday, May 12, top defence officials revealed that the Indian military had intercepted and downed a Pakistani Mirage fighter jet. The wreckage of the aircraft was displayed during the briefing, underscoring the success of India’s integrated air defence response.
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Addressing the media, Air Marshal AK Bharti credited the coordinated efforts of the Air Force, Army, and Navy for foiling Pakistan’s aerial offensive. The briefing was jointly led by Lieutenant General Rajeev Ghai, Vice Admiral AN Pramod, and Air Marshal Bharti.
Air Marshal Bharti further highlighted that all three branches of the Indian military (Army, Navy, and Air Force) were activated to counter Pakistan’s recent escalation. “India’s robust air defence (AD) system consists of a wide range of multi-layered capabilities and weapon systems designed to counter aerial threats at various levels,” he said.
The Indian response involved a mix of short-range and long-range defences, including point-defence assets like low-altitude air defence guns, shoulder-fired MANPADS, and short-range surface-to-air missiles. For extended coverage, the military also deployed air defence aircraft and long-range SAM platforms.
Defence officials assured that all Indian military installations remain secure and are fully prepared to respond to any threat to national sovereignty.
