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Swift Retaliation: Indian Navy’s 15 MiG-29Ks Aboard INS Vikrant Were Ready to Strike Pakistan in Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor saw INS Vikrant ready to deploy 15 MiG-29Ks to confine the Pakistani Navy within 96 hours of the Pahalgam terror attack.
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New Delhi: The Indian Navy demonstrated rapid force mobilisation and offensive readiness during Operation Sindoor, conducted from May 7–10, 2025. Aircraft carrier INS Vikrant deployed with 15 MiG-29K fighters, supported by destroyers, frigates, and submarines. Within 96 hours of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Navy had confined the Pakistani fleet to its ports.

From Terror Attack to Naval Response

Operation Sindoor followed the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 tourists were killed. The Resistance Front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. On May 7, India launched precision missile strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan alleged civilian casualties, but India stated that only terrorist facilities were destroyed.

Role of INS Vikrant and MiG-29Ks

Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, confirmed that INS Vikrant led the task force. With 15 MiG-29Ks onboard, the carrier enforced a blockade south of Karachi in international waters. Supported by satellites, drones, aircraft, and coastal radars, the deployment ensured the Pakistani Navy remained inside its bases. “They could not dare to leave port,” Sobti said.

Also Read: Independence Day 2025: Seven Top Officers Honoured with Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal for Operation Sindoor; Nine IAF Pilots Receive Vir Chakra

Rapid Deployment and Combat Readiness

The Navy achieved full operational readiness within 96 hours. Warships replenished ammunition and redeployed alongside submarines. Vice Admiral Sobti credited the large-scale exercise TROPEX for the Navy’s preparedness. He added that forces stood ready for strikes if Pakistan escalated further.

Non-Contact Warfare and Key Lessons

Operation Sindoor highlighted India’s capability for non-contact warfare, achieving strategic objectives without crossing enemy borders. Long-range missiles, unmanned platforms, and advanced intelligence neutralised threats without direct engagement.

Key lessons included:

  • Precision Strike: Enhancing long-range strike capability for land and sea targets.
  • Counter-Drone Systems: Developing affordable methods to neutralise drones without costly missile interceptions.
  • Electromagnetic Management: Improving electronic warfare management and integrating jamming systems in complex naval environments.

Strategic Impact in the Indo-Pacific

By confining the Pakistani Navy to Karachi, India secured its maritime trade routes and vital economic lifelines. The operation reinforced the Navy’s role in joint warfare, showcased non-contact strategies, and highlighted the importance of rapid mobilisation in future conflicts.

Also Read: Operation Sindoor: IAF Chief Confirms S-400 Downed Five Pakistani Fighter Jets, AWACS & Destroyed F-16s on Ground


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