Overview

• Air Chief Marshal AP Singh argued that India halted the May 7–10 campaign after meeting clear anti-terror aims, calling it a lesson in rapid conflict termination.
• CDS Gen Anil Chauhan described a multi-domain, technology-driven fight guided by satellites and signal intelligence, with first strikes at 1–1:30 a.m. on nine targets to reduce civilian harm.
• Officials said nine terror launch pads were destroyed, over 100 militants were killed, and several Pakistani air bases and military sites were damaged, with the S-400 air defence system termed a game-changer.
• Leaders highlighted joint planning across services, extensive use of indigenous weapons, and Navy participation including commando deployments and long-range systems.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the operation as proof of national resolve, Tripura’s assembly passed a resolution lauding the leadership and armed forces, and debate over the swift ceasefire continued.