Reconsider engine options for Tejas MK-2

Set to replace Mirage-2000s and Jaguars of IAF, Tejas MK-2 cannot afford supply disruptions as it happened for Tejas MK-1A

- PATHIKRIT PAYNE

Operation Sindoor was perhaps one of the finest manifestations of India's decisive political leadership in Modi era, proficiency of Indian Armed Forces to conduct precision strikes in a limited time frame with well-defined military objectives, as well as a global demonstration of India's successful military tactics, and capability of its domestic military industrial complex.

It also was an experiential treat for military analysts as well, who were baffled by the kind of strategic restraint that India's politico-military leadership displayed from a position of strength, and agreed to a ceasefire even when Pakistan was on severe backfoot, thereby vindicating India's genuine intent of not getting entangled in long drawn conflicts, even while making it clear that India's security objectives are well defined now. Henceforth, any mischief by Pakistan or someone else, would be reciprocated with lethal dose of retaliation.

The coordinated and synchronized operations by Indian Armed Forces was ably supported by India's Political leadership, diplomats, and law enforcement agencies, who kept vigil on all fronts while Operation Sindoor was being executed. From Akash to Brahmos, from indigenously made loitering munitions to radars, India's domestic military industrial capability was packing a punch that was far beyond expectations.