New Delhi | May 8, 2025
In a stunning show of military superiority, India’s S-400 air defense system has reportedly intercepted and destroyed over 50 Pakistani drones, including an attempted incursion by a Pakistani AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) aircraft along the western front. The drone swarm, suspected to be reconnaissance and possibly armed UAVs, was neutralized near key Indian border installations in Punjab and Rajasthan.
Sources within the Indian Air Force confirmed that the S-400 Triumf systems, deployed strategically after Operation Sindoor was launched, performed flawlessly, eliminating airborne threats with pinpoint precision.
“This is a clear message that India’s skies are protected. Any provocation will meet with a decisive response,” said a senior Indian defense official.
INS Vikrant Now Armed with BrahMos Supersonic Missiles
In parallel, India’s indigenously built aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant, has been fully armed with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, significantly upgrading its strike capability. This move comes amid growing naval activity in the Arabian Sea and heightened concerns of a maritime conflict.
With BrahMos missiles on board, the INS Vikrant now becomes a formidable mobile strike platform, capable of neutralizing enemy warships, ports, and strategic coastal assets from hundreds of kilometers away.
Pakistan Under Pressure
Following the massive aerial losses and continued setbacks in Balochistan and PoK, Pakistan’s military is facing internal criticism and logistical strain. With its airspace compromised and drones neutralized, Islamabad is reportedly seeking emergency support from allies, including China.
Meanwhile, Indian forces remain on high alert, with air bases fortified and naval fleets patrolling strategic chokepoints.
