New Delhi: An American urban warfare expert said India demonstrated both offensive and defensive superiority, sending a message that it can hit “anywhere in Pakistan, anytime”. Colonel (Retd) John Spencer said Chinese air defence systems, used by Pakistan, were no match for India’s BrahMos missiles, which were used to strike military bases during the hostilities.
“India was successful in hitting across Pakistan and defending itself successfully, including against Pakistani drone attacks and high-speed missiles,” 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.
Praising India’s information dissemination strategy during the conflict, Spencer asserted that the operation would be studied by military strategists and students for years to come. “Operation Sindoor is an example other countries fighting terror can replicate. India’s strategy, including the release of satellite images and photographic evidence, made sure everyone had access to verifiable facts,” he further said.
