Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi clarified that Operation Sindoor is still ongoing and has not been terminated. “It has only been paused, not ended,” he said while visiting Solar Industries India Limited’s headquarters on Thursday, where he reviewed the production of several indigenous defence systems.
Admiral Tripathi was accompanied by Solar Industries Chairman Satyanarayan Nuwal, who showcased the company’s latest innovations including drones, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and the anti-UAS system Bhargavastra. The Navy Chief praised the company’s products and stressed the importance of synergy between the public and private sectors in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Non-Contact Warfare Is the Future
In a media interaction, Admiral Tripathi highlighted the rising significance of non-contact warfare, particularly involving drones and aerial weapons. He stated, “About 10–12 years ago, we had no structured drone systems. But today, advancements in technology have enabled a full-fledged system that allows engagement without physical contact.”
Background of Operation Sindoor
Launched on May 7, Operation Sindoor was India’s retaliatory military response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Under this operation, nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) were destroyed, killing several high-profile terrorists. The situation escalated tensions between India and Pakistan to levels not seen in two decades.
Following Pakistan’s failed attempt to strike Indian cities, India’s air defence systems effectively neutralised the threats and launched counterattacks, destroying 14 Pakistani military installations. Alarmed by the severity of India’s response, Pakistan proposed a ceasefire, which was mutually agreed upon and enforced on May 10.
