ThePrint ThePrintPod: Claims & counter-claims, India Vs Pakistan:What does the Swiss military think tank say on Op Sindoor
Jan 26, 2026
A Swiss military think tank report on Operation Sindoor is unpacked, focusing on air combat, long-range strikes and the role of loitering munitions. The discussion covers radar and electronic warfare, missile guidance and cooperative engagement tactics. There is also attention on multi-wave drone assaults, integrated air defence resilience and how actions led to a ceasefire request.
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IAF Achieved Regional Air Superiority
- The Swiss report concludes the Indian Air Force achieved air superiority over large parts of Pakistan by morning of 10 May 2025.
- This superiority let India strike Pakistani infrastructure at will while munitions lasted.
IAF Night Strike Packages And Pop-Up Attack
- The report recounts two IAF strike packages on night of 7 May targeting Jaish and Lashkar headquarters.
- One formation reportedly popped up into Pakistani airspace, exposing itself to interception.
Confirmed Losses Were Far Lower Than Claimed
- The report verifies at least one Rafale, one Mirage 2000 and one additional fighter were lost, contradicting Pakistan's claim of six aircraft down.
- PL-15 missile casings found on Indian soil indicate many missiles were evaded or decoyed.