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In this episode of Defence Mantra, Nitin A. Gokhale breaks down the true scale of India’s retaliation, including what the Pakistani military didn’t want the world to know.
A recently leaked internal report and independent assessments now confirm that seven additional military sites were hit by the Indian Air Force, pushing the total damage to over $7.6 billion. From AWACS and F-16s to key radar and missile installations, Pakistan’s air defence network was badly crippled.
But why didn’t India announce these hits publicly? As Nitin explains, this was a calculated silence—a strategic decision to let Pakistan’s own repair tenders and leaks confirm the scale of the damage, preventing any denial or propaganda.
We also discuss in the show how Chinese-supplied systems failed, the success of Indian systems, and how India is quietly rewriting the rules of military deterrence in the region.
Tune in for the full breakdown on India’s precision power, strategic messaging, and how Op Sindoor redefined cross-border military response.
Associate Editor
