Tuesday, 13 May 2025

India's Sky Supremacy: Third in Power, First in Resolve: India’s Message to a Rogue State

"Strike deep, fly high, speak softly — but carry a BrahMos". That might well be the new mantra of the Indian Air Force (IAF), which just redefined the phrase “air superiority” for the modern world.


In an operation that was as surgical as it was symbolic, the IAF carried out one of the most precise, coordinated, and bold strikes in contemporary military history, targeting nine Pakistani airbases within 23 minutes and sending shockwaves across Pakistani military and the ISI leadership. No, this isn’t a scene from Top Gun: India — it’s the real world IAF which is the 3rd most powerful air force on the planet, only behind the U.S. and Russia, and, well ahead of China, the UK, and France, according to global military strength rankings.

And while Pakistan fumbled with video game clips masquerading as proof, India let its jets — and its precision — do the talking.

This strike wasn't just military — it was moral. India, the land of Buddha and Gandhi, has long walked the path of peace and non-violence. But after losing over 10,000 innocent lives to terrorism in the past two decades, the message is clear: "We will not be harassed. We will tolerate no more.”

1. A Superpower in the Sky: India's Air Dominance

Over the past decade, India has been methodically upgrading its aerial and missile capabilities. The IAF has transformed from a reactive force to a proactive, pre-emptive, and precision-strike power. The BrahMos missile, with its supersonic speed and surgical accuracy, played a crucial role in this operation. Capable of launching from land, sea, and air, BrahMos is considered the world’s fastest cruise missile and represents the pinnacle of Indo-Russian defence collaboration.

Supporting this is the S-400 Triumf Air Defence System, a game-changer and the new national crush. With its ability to track and neutralize multiple airborne threats from up to 400 km away, the S-400 now forms the shield of India’s airspace which defended Pakistani drones with 100% interception record. 

Add to this the Akash missile system, indigenously developed, capable of engaging aerial threats up to 30 km, and the deadly Harpy drones — loitering munitions designed to detect and destroy radar installations — and you have a force that’s not just offensive but surgically precise. It has not even used the Pinaka rocket launcher. 

The latest operation has shown that India’s investment in “Make in India” defence technology is paying off. With indigenous aircraft like Tejas, upcoming stealth drone systems, 6th gen fighter jets, and plans for new aircraft carriers, India is not just catching up but leading the future of aerial warfare.

2. Surgical Precision: 9 Airbases Neutralized

In a span of just hours, India struck nine Pakistani airbases, targeting crucial logistical and strategic points. Satellite imagery, now declassified, confirms the accuracy of the strikes with before and after satellite images. The IAF specifically may have chose to target nuclear storage facilities — not to destroy, but to send a chilling message: “We know where it is, and we can reach it anytime.”. This wasn’t just a military action — it was psychological warfare, brilliantly executed.

List of 9 Pakistani Airbases Targeted in the Operation:

  • Murid Airbase – A known logistics and training hub.
  • Masroor Airbase (Karachi)– One of Pakistan’s largest airbases, housing strike aircraft and radar units.
  • Chaklala Airbase (Rawalpindi) – Close to military headquarters and used for VIP and strategic operations.
  • Peshawar Airbase – Critical for operations along the western front and known to shelter terrorist launchpads.
  • Sargodha Airbase (PAF Base Mushaf) – Home to the F-16 fleet; a high-value strike target.
  • Kamra Airbase (PAF Base Minhas) – Site of aircraft manufacturing and drone assembly.
  • Quetta Airbase – Monitored for harboring insurgents and cross-border militants.
  • Skardu Airbase – Located in Gilgit-Baltistan; plays a key role in operations near the Siachen Glacier.
  • Jacobabad Airbase – Known for dual-use military and covert operations near the southern front.

3. Pakistan’s Pathetic Propaganda

If there was a medal for world-class delusion, Pakistan would win it uncontested. After suffering a precision attack on nine of its airbases, the country did what it does best — spin a tale so detached from reality, it belongs in the Marvel multiverse.


Within hours of the strike, state-run Pakistani media rolled out doctored images, low-res video game clips, and laughable montages from YouTube war simulations, claiming to have “destroyed” Indian fighter jets and its foreign minister indicating instagram reels as proofs when asked for evidence . The world watched, cringed, and moved on. The only ones who believed it? The ones trapped inside Pakistan’s carefully curated echo chamber.


At the helm of this circus was a puppet Prime Minister, handpicked and dictated by the Pakistan military establishment, a force that behaves less like a defence institution and more like a terror syndicate with uniforms and nukes. The real strings, of course, are being pulled by General Asim Munir— a radical Islamist hardliner with a mad jihadist worldview and zero grip on modern diplomacy. With every move, he proves Pakistan isn’t being led — it’s being dragged into the past. 


And just when you thought the satire couldn’t write itself, Pakistan’s state channels declared victory in what they called a “decisive defensive win.” Well, until date Pakistan has not accepted its defeat in 1971 Indo-Pak war and feeds to its public to have won the 1971 war even after surrendering its military then and what led to the formation of Bangladesh. So, this is no surprise. 


Yes — nine airbases hit, nuclear bunkers and command center exposed, global embarrassment achieved… and yet, “victory” was declared.


You can’t make this up.

Actually, scratch that — Pakistan did make it up.



Adding to the absurdity, Pakistan claimed “civilian casualties” — a familiar script pulled from its playbook. But ground intelligence and satellite validation tell a very different story. These “civilians” were not innocent bystanders, but radicalized foot soldiers from jihadi madrassas  institutions that have long been accused of breeding hate, glorifying martyrdom, and training children from a young age to ‘bleed India with a thousand cuts’.

This is not new. Ajmal Kasab, the lone captured terrorist from the 2008 Mumbai attacks, was trained in one of these very establishments — taught to kill, conditioned to hate, and deployed with a single goal: death to Hindus, death to India.

So let’s call it what it is: India didn’t bomb civilians. India struck at terrorism’s root — and shook the tree.

4. A Leader Who Leads from the Front: PM’s Speech

In yesterday’s address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with resolve and gravitas, striking a chord with every Indian. He reiterated that India seeks peace, but peace cannot coexist with terrorism. He reminded the world of India’s principled stance:

 “Terror and trade cannot go together. Terror and talks cannot go together. Water and blood cannot flow together.”

This was not just a statement — it was a doctrine. A clear warning to any nation or group that believes it can exploit India’s goodwill. 

5. Modi’s Mic Drop Moment: Busting Pakistan’s Lies in Style


While Pakistan’s propaganda machine was busy Photoshopping fake “damage” to Indian infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a masterclass in silent strength and style. In what can only be described as a “checkmate in aviators”, Modi visited the Adampur Airbase — the very same base that Pakistan laughably claimed it had “destroyed.”


What the world saw instead?


A fully operational, spotless, combat-ready airbase.
Jets lined up, ground crew at work, no sign of damage — only discipline and dominance.


This wasn’t just a visit. It was a calculated message to the world:

“India doesn’t need to reply with noise. It replies with proof.”


It was also a direct slap to Pakistan’s disinformation campaign, showcasing the difference between a mature democracy led by a strategic statesman and a dysfunctional state run by a military in denial.


6. Peace is Our Path, but Not Without Power

India has always been a peace-loving civilization. It’s in our ethos, our values, and our diplomacy. It had decades of strategy to not retaliate inspite of 120+ terrosist attacks from Pakistan. But it was time to show that peace without strength is vulnerability. This mission was not about war — it was about restoring deterrence against a rogue nation that continues to harbor terrorists and sponsor instability.

However, this isn’t a story of hatred. In fact, at least 30% (my personal guess) of Pakistan’s population — hardworking, peaceful, ambitious citizens — want nothing to do with violence or radicalism. These are students, entrepreneurs, artists, and workers trying to live normal lives, dream big, and escape the grasp of a military that treats its own people as pawns.


It is this military-industrial-terror complex that turns entire neighborhoods into militant camps, uses religious institutions as launchpads for terror, and then hides behind civilians when consequences arrive. And sadly, it's these innocent lives that are often left as collateral, paying the price for a military that craves conflict over coexistence.


India’s action wasn’t aimed at the people of Pakistan — it was aimed at those who hold them hostage, and the world should recognize that distinction.


7. Pakistan’s Military: A State-Sponsored Terror Network

Let’s be unequivocal — the Pakistan military is the world’s largest state-sponsored terrorist organization. From harboring fugitives like Osama bin Laden to sheltering UN-designated terrorists, Pakistan’s army has turned its nation into a breeding ground for extremism. Shockingly, senior military officials were recently seen attending the funeral of a UN-designated global terrorist, not with shame, but with honor — mourning a militant as if he were a martyr. That isn't defence — it's open endorsement of terrorism.

8. The Shockwaves: China Rattled

Despite receiving substantial military aid and advanced equipment from both China and the United States, Pakistan failed spectacularly in defending its airspace. The Indian Air Force's deep-penetration strike—executed with surgical precision and without a single casualty—caught global defence analysts off guard. The operation not only showcased India's growing air power but also exposed the limitations of Pakistan’s Chinese-supplied air defence systems.

As a result, both Beijing and Washington are being forced to reassess the effectiveness of their military exports, particularly to regions with high strategic sensitivity. The credibility of Chinese and American defence technology has come under scrutiny, prompting a silent reevaluation of future arms sales.

Interestingly, much of the global media is downplaying India’s successful show of strength. This is not merely an editorial choice but a reflection of the uncomfortable questions it raises about the reliability of American and Chinese defence platforms. India's performance challenges long-standing narratives about technological superiority, creating unease in circles that have traditionally dominated global arms discourse.

9. A New Indian Doctrine: From Restraint to Response

India's new strategic doctrine is clear: We will act, not react. The success of this operation has set a precedent — rogue actors will no longer be tolerated, and proxy terrorism will be dealt with at its roots. This is not just a shift in military thinking — it’s a shift in India’s global identity. No longer just the world’s largest democracy, India is now a decisive and dominant military power. 

Conclusion: A Nation Awakens

This operation was not just about targets and missiles. It was about sending a clear message to Pakistan. Not as a an aggressor, but as a power that stands for its security, soverignity, peace, justice, and strength. 


In the skies above and the minds below. 
-- Janmejay 

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