In Just 4 Days, IAF Dominates Pakistan with Fewer Than 50 Weapons

New Delhi, August 30, 2025 — The Indian Air Force (IAF) revealed that during Operation Sindoor, fewer than 50 precision weapons were used to cripple Pakistan’s military capability, forcing Islamabad to request an end to hostilities by mid-day on May 10.

Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit, Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari said the IAF achieved “complete domination” over Pakistan’s military within four days of strikes. “In less than 50 weapons, we were able to achieve complete domination. It has not happened before,” he stated, praising the planning and flawless execution.

Operation Sindoor – Timeline of Events

• The operation was launched on 7 May 2025, following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians.

• India initially struck terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan-controlled territory, avoiding escalation and restricting strikes to military-linked targets.

• On the night of 9–10 May, Pakistan retaliated with its own attack. In response, the IAF launched pan-front strikes, destroying critical Pakistani military sites — some of which were never hit even during the 1971 war.

• By 10 May afternoon, Pakistan officially sought to halt military action.

Precision and Planning

Tiwari revealed that the government was presented with operational options within 48 hours of the Pahalgam attack. After assessing dozens of possibilities, the IAF narrowed its list down to nine key targets, chosen for maximum strategic impact.

The success of the mission relied heavily on the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), enabling real-time, coordinated strikes. Despite the high risk of long-range targeting, the IAF ensured zero collateral damage. “It is not just about the pilot firing the weapon. There are hundreds of planners and ground staff who make every shot count,” Tiwari explained.

Impact on Pakistan

Operation Sindoor dealt a severe blow to Pakistan’s military:

• The IAF confirmed the shooting down of five Pakistani fighter jets and one large military aircraft.

• Several strategic installations and air defense systems were destroyed, crippling Pakistan’s frontline capability.

• The strikes were so effective that senior officers later admitted India had the option to continue further attacks but chose strategic restraint once Pakistan sought a truce.

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh remarked that the decision to stop was deliberate: “Aur maarna tha, but we had already sent the right message.”

India’s Message

Air Marshal Tiwari emphasized that India’s goal was not escalation but to neutralize Pakistan’s capacity for further misadventure. By relying on fewer than 50 precision weapons, the IAF showcased both technological superiority and calibrated restraint, sending a clear signal: India can deliver overwhelming force with pinpoint accuracy — while avoiding civilian harm.

👉 Operation Sindoor is now seen as a turning point in modern air warfare, underlining India’s ability to combine restraint, precision, and overwhelming dominance in record time.