IAF Chief: 'Operation Sindoor' Showcased Indian Air Power, Sent Direct Message to Enemies

• Air Chief Marshal A P Singh stated 'Operation Sindoor' highlighted air power's decisive role as a primary response and deterrent.
• The operation, though small, was intense and demonstrated strong coordination between military and political leadership.
• Air Chief Marshal Singh delivered the keynote address at the first Air Commodore Mehar Singh Memorial Talk in Chandigarh.
• He emphasized indigenization, R&D, jointness, and synergy to bolster future capabilities, honoring Mehar Singh's legacy.
• Air Commodore Mehar Singh, a Mahavir Chakra recipient, was crucial in the 1947-48 Indo-Pakistan War, defending Jammu and Kashmir.

Why It Matters: Operation Sindoor underscored India's air power and strategic coordination, honoring Air Commodore Mehar Singh's legacy.