Operation Sindoor Completes 100 Days

Rafale fighter jets from the Golden Arrows squadron at Ambala Air Base have completed 100 days by playing a decisive role in 'Operation Sindoor'. On May 7, after 26 civilians were killed in the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the Indian Air Force launched retaliatory strikes. Taking off from the runway at Ambala, Rafale jets destroyed 9 terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, eliminating over 100 terrorists.

After this, they launched coordinated long-range attacks on more than a dozen airbases in Pakistan. This was the first instance in the history of the Air Force's combat where such distant coordinated attacks were carried out. According to Group Captain Amit Gehane, “Rafale is a state-of-the-art 4.5 generation fighter aircraft capable of facing jets like J-10 or J-35.”

The Rafale, purchased from France in 2016, was inducted into service in 2019 and became fully operational by 2020. With a speed of Mach 1.8, a combat radius of over 1,000 km, Meteor missiles, Scalp cruise missiles with a range of 300 km, and the Spectra electronic warfare system, its precision and resilience are unique.

In 'Operation Sindhur', the Thales targeting pod enabled precise attacks even in adverse weather conditions, while aerial refueling extended the range of missions. The Rafale warriors of Ambala not only achieved military success but also sent a clear message to the world about India's growing strike capability.