Pakistan F-16, J-17 Fighter jets destroyed In Operation Sindoor, says Air Force Chief AP Singh

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Thursday described Operation Sindoor as the most significant military operation of the year, highlighting India’s advanced air defence capabilities and seamless joint-service coordination.

Speaking at the annual Air Force Day press conference ahead of the October 8 parade at Hindon Air Base, Singh said, “The longest kill we achieved was of more than 300 km inside their territory. Our robust air defence infrastructure turned the tables.” He emphasized that long-range surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) were a decisive factor in the operation.

Singh credited the Army, Navy, and Air Force for their coordinated effort, stating, “We proved to be achook (unerring), abhedya (impenetrable), and sateek (precise) in Operation Sindoor.”