SCALP, HAMMER, Drones: How India’s Arsenal Rained Fire On Terror Camps In Operation Sindoor

India launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of Wednesday, hitting terror hubs across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This meticulously coordinated strike marks the country's largest cross-border offensive since the 2019 Balakot airstrikes.

The operation was India’s response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including a serving Indian Navy officer and a Nepali national. Intelligence reports traced the attack to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a Pakistan-based terror group with a history of state-backed support.

High-Tech Arsenal Behind The Strike

At the heart of the operation was an impressive suite of high-precision weaponry. India deployed air, land, and sea-based assets, showcasing the might of its tri-service capabilities.

As reported by NDTV, the SCALP missile, also known as Storm Shadow, played a crucial role. With a range of over 250 kilometres, this air-launched cruise missile is designed to hit deep-strike targets without exposing Indian aircraft to direct danger. It was instrumental in eliminating well-fortified enemy positions.

Adding to the firepower was the HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) bomb — a French-origin, precision-guided smart bomb capable of hitting reinforced bunkers and buildings from 50-70 kilometres away.

Loitering munitions, or “kamikaze drones,” were used for real-time surveillance, target confirmation, and terminal strikes. These systems hovered over enemy zones and struck at the precise moment threats were confirmed.

Terror Camps Identified And Eliminated

Nine specific sites were targeted — four in Pakistan and five in PoK — all selected based on verified intelligence inputs. India’s Ministry of Defence clarified that no Pakistani military assets were hit; only terror infrastructure linked to LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were destroyed.

Among the top targets:

  • Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur (JeM): Believed to be the ideological and operational headquarters of JeM.
  • Markaz Taiba, Muridke (LeT): A sprawling 200-acre compound used for training, logistics, and indoctrination.
  • Markaz Abbas, Kotli (JeM): A suicide bomber training facility.
  • Syedna Bilal and Shawai Nalla, Muzaffarabad (LeT and JeM): Used for sleeper cell training and infiltration.
  • Sarjal, Tehra Kalan (JeM): Served as a launchpad for cross-border recruits.
  • Mehmoona Joya, Sialkot (HM): A training ground operated by Hizbul Mujahideen, still active despite the group’s declining presence in Kashmir.

A Precision Strike With a Strategic Message

This operation was not just about retaliation — it was a clear demonstration of India’s evolving military doctrine: long-range, intelligence-backed precision strikes without risking boots on the ground.

A Defence Ministry source said: “The targets were selected with meticulous care and only after multi-source confirmation of their use for terrorist training, logistics, or planning.”

With Operation Sindoor, India has underlined that terror won’t go unanswered — and that the tools at its disposal are sharper and more sophisticated than ever before.

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