Operation Sindoor Triumph: India’s 23-Minute Victory Over Pakistan’s Failed Chinese Systems

On May 8, 2025, India executed Operation Sindoor, a meticulously planned military operation that obliterated terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in just 23 minutes. Launched in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, the operation targeted nine terror camps linked to groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Indian Air Force (IAF) jets, armed with indigenous precision munitions, struck key sites, including Noor Khan and Rahimyar Khan airbases, showcasing India’s advanced military capabilities and strategic resolve

Exposing Chinese Technological Failures
The operation laid bare the vulnerabilities of Pakistan’s Chinese-supplied air defense systems, including the HQ-9 and LY-80, which failed to detect or counter Indian missiles and drones. India’s electronic warfare assets and counter-unmanned aerial systems jammed these defenses, rendering them ineffective. Wreckage recovered post-operation included Chinese-origin PL-15 missiles and Turkish drones, highlighting the inferiority of Pakistan’s foreign-supplied arsenal against India’s homegrown technology. This failure has sparked global scrutiny of China’s defense exports, denting their credibility.

India’s Technological Edge
Operation Sindoor underscored India’s advancements in defense technology. The IAF employed the Netra AEW&C system for 360-degree surveillance and indigenous loitering munitions for precise strikes. Ten Indian satellites ensured real-time threat monitoring, safeguarding civilian areas. The operation’s success, without any loss of Indian assets, demonstrated the superiority of India’s air defense and electronic warfare networks, built through sustained investment over the past decade

Global and Regional Impact
The swift victory sent a strong message to adversaries while exposing Pakistan’s reliance on unreliable foreign systems. The operation, completed without crossing borders, de-escalated tensions through a subsequent ceasefire on May 10, 2025. India’s precise and calibrated response has bolstered its regional dominance and sparked discussions on the shifting dynamics of military technology in South Asia