Expert Exposes Pakistan Lies: India’s Air Edge in Operation Sindoor Revealed

The myth of Pakistan’s air force heroics in Operation Sindoor has been thoroughly debunked by a top US warfare specialist. John Spencer, Executive Director at the Urban Warfare Institute, details in a recent Substack article how India achieved overwhelming aerial dominance one year after the May 7, 2025, launch.

Operation Sindoor avenged the savage April 22 attack in Pahalgam, where 26 tourists fell to Pakistan-backed militants who targeted them based on religion. What followed was an 88-hour aerial blitz from May 7-10 that reshaped the conflict.

Pakistan’s playbook—rapid false claims to sway global opinion—backfired. Early headlines screamed of Indian jet losses and Pakistani wins, but a rigorous Swiss study flips the script. Released January 15 by the Center d’Histoire et de Prospective Militaires, the report by Adrian Fontanellaz, scrutinized by a panel under Major General Claude Meier, prioritizes data over drama.

Key findings: India neutralized initial losses, seized control of Pakistani airspace, and executed deep strikes. The four-day war saw Pakistan’s defenses systematically eroded—surveillance blinded, coordination shattered, responses paralyzed.

India opened with hits on nine terror sites in Pakistan and PoK. Pakistan struck back, but India’s sustained strategy turned the tide. Spencer calls it a masterclass in attrition warfare, likely surpassing objectives.

Internationally, this lends credence to India’s position. The ceasefire? Pakistan had no choice; they were outmatched. Operation Sindoor cements India’s status as a regional air power.