Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday praised the Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor and compared them to skilled surgeons who struck at the roots of terrorism in Pakistan while ensuring civilian areas were not harmed.
Katz hailed the alliance as a "deep and strategic relationship," citing Azerbaijan's support following the Hamas-led Oct. 7 massacre and its behind-the-scenes mediation between Israel and Turkey. "Azerbaijan has proven time and again to be a true friend," Katz said.
Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava has highlighted the unmatched power of India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, citing US retired defence expert John Spencer's remarks that the missile's capabilities surpass even China's advanced air defence systems.
Taking to the social media platform X, Jaishankar expressed gratitude for the Netherlands' hospitality, noting his discussion with his counterpart on deepened bilateral ties between the two nations and pressing global issues.
Rahul Gandhi again questioned External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, accusing him of being silent on how many aircraft the Indian Air Force lost during Operation Sindoor and said that the nation "deserves the truth."
The Indian Army also deployed several advanced defence weapons, which helped it gain an edge in the cross-firing from Pakistan after Operation Sindoor.
Following the success of Operation Sindoor, Lieutenant General Sumer Ivan D'Cunha, Director General of the Army Air Defence, underlined how India's decision to retain and upgrade its gun-based air defence system proved to be a strategic advantage.