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India Shot Down 6 Pakistani Aircraft During Sindoor: Air Chief | CTRL ALT Defence Ep 15

Update on : Aug 10, 2025 09:00 (IST)

In this episode of Control Alt Defence, Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som examine the Indian Air Force Chief's confirmation of Pakistani aircraft losses during Operation Sindoor. Speaking at the LM Katre Memorial Lecture in Bengaluru, Air Chief Marshal Amarpreet Singh stated that six Pakistani military aircraft were destroyed, including five fighters in the air and one surveillance platform at a distance of approximately 300 kilometres, likely using the S-400 missile system.


Lets explore the strategic implications of the strikes, the technology involved, and the broader context of air power in modern conflict. We also address the political narrative surrounding the operation and the Indian Air Force's measured approach to disclosing operational outcomes.


A grounded, analytical look at one of the most significant air operations in recent years.
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