From BrahMos to drones: How Operation Sindoor reshaped India’s warfare
India's Operation Sindoor, launched in May last year, marked a shift towards precision and technology-driven warfare, using advanced weapons like BrahMos cruise missiles and loitering munitions. India's defence capital expenditure has seen a steady rise, with FY27 projected at ₹2,19,306 crore, as the country adapts its military strategy to the changing nature of warfare.
India launched Operation Sindoor last May in response to a terror attack, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled territories. The operation marked a shift towards precision and technology-driven warfare, using advanced weapons and stand-off systems. Fighter jets carried out strikes using long-range missiles and glide bombs, reducing risk to personnel while improving accuracy. Systems like BrahMos cruise missiles and loitering munitions were used, highlighting the move towards targeted, high-impact strikes. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the operation was a specimen of technological warfare, with numerous latest pieces of equipment utilised. India's defence capital expenditure has seen a steady rise, with FY27 projected at ₹2,19,306 crore. The Defence Research and Development Organisation is working on next-generation weapons, including hypersonic glide and cruise missiles.
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