The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday confirmed for the first time that six aircraft were shot down during India’s Operation Sindoor.Speaking at a lecture in B

Indian Air Force Chief AP Singh discusses successful Operation Sindoor, showcasing before and after images of damage caused in Pakistan.

India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one other military aircraft during clashes in May, India's air force chief said on Saturday, the first such statement by the country months after its worst military conflict in decades with its neighbour.

Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh said India's Russian S-400 air defence systems showed its might during the conflict, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said

The Indian Air Defence shot down five Pakistani fighter jets, and another large aircraft was shot down by the Indian air defence during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, confirmed on Saturday. It was for the first time that the extent of damage suffered by Pakistan during the operation was revealed by India.

Speaking at an event in Bangalore, Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal AP Singh confirms India shot down 5 fighter aircraft of Pakistan Air Force and 1 AEW&CS aircraft in air during Operation Sindoor. This is the first ever confirmation from the highest rank of IAF regarding the number of losses suffered by Pakistan.

The downing of the Rafale, the jewel of India's fleet, surprised many in the military community and raised questions about the effectiveness of Western military hardware against untested Chinese alternatives.

According to Quwa, back in 1950, under the Mutual Defense Assistance Program (MDAP), the United States not only gave Pakistan advanced fighter aircraft but also shared a complete Air Force management system.

This is the first time that any official of the armed forces has publicly revealed the number of Pakistani fighter jets shot down by India during Operation Sindoor in May.