At a high stake briefing during Operation Sindhoor, Vice Admiral AN Pramod, Director General Naval Operations (DGNO), underlined the Indian Navy’s formidable capability to operate as a networked, composite force capable of neutralizing threats from air, surface, and sub-surface domains with precision and speed.
“The Indian Navy is maintaining persistent surveillance and superior maritime domain awareness through advanced sensors and Combat Management Systems,” DG of Naval Operations, AN Pramod stated. These systems enable real-time tracking, targeting, and interception of hostile threats, whether they be drones, fighter jets, or missiles, within an effective layered Fleet Air Defence setup.
Central to this defence is the Carrier Battle Group (CBG), which deploys MiG-29K fighters and Airborne Early Warning helicopters. During the current standoff, this potent force ensured no suspicious or hostile aircraft could breach a several-hundred-kilo-meter perimeter around the CBG.
Following the terrorist attack at Pahalgam, the Navy conducted rigorous operational validations of its anti-missile and anti-aircraft capabilities, demonstrating successful threat neutralization in a complex environment. “Our powerful CBG operated with impunity, forcing Pakistani aerial assets to remain restricted near the Makran coast,” the DGNO asserted.
A significant part of India’s defence success stems from its seamless integration with the Air Force and Army through the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), delivering robust net-centric operations. From shoulder-fired missiles and LLAD guns to long-range SAMs and indigenously developed Akash systems, India’s air defence net proved ironclad.
Waves of Pakistani drones and UCAVs were also intercepted using indigenous soft and hard-kill counter-UAS systems, showcasing India’s technological edge and battlefield readiness. Notably, even legacy systems like Pechora and OSA-AK contributed effectively to repelling enemy advances.
Vice Admiral Pramod concluded with a resolute message: “Despite minor damages, all Indian military installations remain fully operational and mission ready. Our ability to strike at will remains intact. The Indian Armed Forces are united, vigilant, and ready for any future eventuality.”
