Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:58pm on 26 Jan 2026,Monday Defence
India achieved clear air superiority during Operation Sindoor and forced Pakistan to seek a ceasefire, a Swiss military think tank has said. The report by the Centre for Military History and Perspective Studies reviewed four days of fighting in May 2025. It said early Indian aircraft losses did not decide the conflict. Indian forces later hit terror sites, air defences and major air bases using long-range weapons. Pakistan’s ability to operate in the air was sharply reduced. The study said strong Indian air defence systems also blocked retaliation. By May 10, India controlled the airspace and set the pace of operations.
