Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:41am on 09 Aug 2025,Saturday India Global
On August 9, 2025, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh confirmed that during Operation Sindoor in May, the IAF successfully shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and an additional large military aircraft, highlighting the mission’s effectiveness and India’s aerial dominance . He emphasized that the IAF operated without any restrictions, underscoring the force’s strategic freedom during the operation . Singh also lauded India’s advanced S-400 air defense system as a “game changer” in such high-stakes aerial combat scenarios . Meanwhile, Defence Secretary RK Singh refuted claims of Rafale jet losses, asserting that no Rafales were downed, and that the operation inflicted significantly greater losses on the adversary.
