– 4 F-16 Block 52 fighters (~₹350 million each).
– Saab 2000 erieye AWACS (~₹1660 crore).
– 2 Shaheen-class missiles along with refueling tankers and CM-400AKG missiles.
– Sarghoda Airbase repair projected to cost $100 million.
– Despite criticism over the losses during Operation Sindoor, Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir promoted to Field Marshal status allegedly to avoid internal backlash.
– Opposition figures like imran Khan ridiculed the decision amid speculation of political maneuvering.
India’s successful execution of Operation Sindoor demonstrates its enhanced military capabilities in countering external threats. With an estimated ₹29,000 crore damages inflicted on Pakistani military assets during a single operation, the action further underscores India’s focus on strengthening regional security while deterring cross-border provocations.
The promotion of General Asim Munir as Field Marshal suggests potential efforts within Pakistan’s military to consolidate power amidst public dissent post-operation failures. Considering its precarious economic situation and mounting debts, this could indicate reliance not only on military restructuring but also likely attempts at bolstering national morale. For India,such developments necessitate vigilance against shifts in strategy or rhetoric from Islamabad.
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