Operation Sindoor: Colonel (Retd) John Spencer said India demonstrated both offensive and defensive superiority during Operation Sindoor, sending a message that it can hit 'anywhere in Pakistan, anytime'.
"India was successful in hitting across Pakistan and defending itself successfully, including against Pakistani drone attacks and high-speed missiles," Spencer said.
Spencer, who serves as the chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute, emphasised that the BrahMos missile's ability to penetrate Chinese air defences, used by Pakistan, was a testament to India's advanced military capabilities.
"Chinese air defence systems and missiles are sub-par vis a vis India's systems. India's BrahMos missile was able to penetrate Chinese and Pakistani air defence systems. India's message was clear. It can hit anywhere in Pakistan anytime," Spencer said.
India struck 11 air bases across Pakistan on May 10 after Islamabad launched a wave of drone and missile attacks targeting Indian military facilities. For the strikes, India's weapon of choice was BrahMos missiles.
India to mount diplomatic offensive on Pak, send MPs to brief countries
A delegation of MPs from all political parties will begin an outreach tour after May 22 to brief foreign nations on the recent India-Pakistan conflict and India's stance
Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefed the opposition on Operation Sindoor at an all-party meet on May 8.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju is coordinating the foreign tour.
All-party MPs' delegation likely to begin its foreign tour after May 22
Team of 5–6 MPs will visit US, UK, South Africa, Qatar, UAE, among other countries
In a bid to launch a diplomatic offensive against Pakistan, a delegation of MPs from all parties is set to embark on an international outreach programme to brief foreign governments on the recent conflict and India’s stance on the issue, sources said on Friday.
According to sources, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju is coordinating the foreign tour, which is expected to begin after May 22. Invitations have already been sent to the MPs.
Each delegation is expected to comprise 5-6 MPs, who will visit different countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
According to sources, senior MPs have been asked to lead these delegations, with the responsibility primarily assigned to NDA parliamentarians.
India and Pakistan were recently locked in a heightened military confrontation following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, carried out by Pakistan-based militants. In response, India launched a retaliatory strike under 'Operation Sindoor', targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan retaliated by attempting drone strikes on Indian cities and military installations, escalating tensions and creating a war-like situation that lasted for four days.
On May 10, the neighbouring countries reached an agreement to de-escalate tensions following discussions between top military officials.
Following Operation Sindoor, the government convened an all-party meeting to brief political leaders on the security situation and the way forward. During the meeting, the opposition expressed its support for the government in dealing with Pakistan’s offensive. The government also engaged with top officials and foreign ministers of several countries to garner international support as New Delhi intensified its measures against Islamabad.
Following the Pahalgam attack, in which Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 civilians, India has announced a series of diplomatic measures against Pakistan. These include cancelling visas for Pakistani nationals, downsizing diplomatic missions, closing land borders and airspace, halting trade and business ties, and suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.
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