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Indian Navy's silent wall: Maritime shield behind Operation Sindoor

Last updated on - May 12, 2025, 22:22 IST
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Indian Navy on high alert after Pahalgam attack

In swift response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Navy activated its full spectrum of air and missile defences, validating its readiness in a high-threat environment. (Picture from X @indiannavy)

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Carrier battle group establishes dominance

The Indian Navy's Carrier Battle Group, equipped with MiG-29K fighters and AEW helicopters, projected overwhelming maritime strength, ensuring complete control over the operational zone. (Picture from X @indiannavy)

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Fleet air defence: Shield of the seas

Using a layered defence mechanism, the Navy intercepted and identified every flying object in the region - neutral, commercial, or hostile, neutralising threats at extended range. (Picture from X @indiannavy)

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Pakistani air assets bottled up by Indian Naval power

Indian Navy's assertive maritime posture forced Pakistani air elements to retreat to coastal zones, denying them any opportunity to threaten India's maritime domain. (Picture from X @indiannavy)

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Indian Navy ensures strategic supremacy

By maintaining a seamless defensive and offensive posture, the Indian Navy signalled its ability to strike at will and on its terms, reinforcing deterrence in the region. (Picture from X @indiannavy)

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Operation Sindoor: Naval shield supports aerial precision

While the IAF delivered a decisive blow to Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase, the Indian Navy secured the maritime front, completing India’s tri-services retaliation strategy. (Picture from X @indiannavy)

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