Indian Navy was ready to hit targets inside Pakistan during Operation Sindoor: Report

The Indian Navy was on standby, ready to lock in and strike targets inside Pakistan during Operation Sindoor on more than one occasion, an NDTV report said, citing sources.

 

The government had claimed that the Navy played a major role in asserting maritime dominance during Operation Sindoor. Operating as a composite networked force, the Navy deployed its Carrier Battle Group (CBG) equipped with MiG-29K fighter jets and airborne early warning helicopters, the defence ministry had stated, adding, "Navy's presence created a strong deterrent and effectively bottled-up Pakistani air elements along their western seaboard, denying them any operational space."

 

According to the ministry, the Navy’s ability to establish uncontested control over the seas also validated its anti-missile and anti-aircraft defence capabilities in a complex threat environment.

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NDTV reported that warships and submarines were in position to launch anti-launch and land attack missiles during the military stand-off.

 

"The Navy stopped short of launching an attack on identified targets. This included Pakistan Navy ships and submarines in harbour and land-based targets," sources have been quoted as saying.

 

Various targets, including Pakistan Navy ships, were within the range of India's BrahMos and submarine-fired land-attack cruise missiles, according to the report.

 

The defence minister had said Operation Sindoor unfolded across land, air, and sea, showing seamless demonstration of synergy between the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy.

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