Operation Sindoor: India’s Air Defence Tactics and Escalation Ladder Ft. Sandeep Unnithan| S3 Ep 7

In this episode, veteran defence journalist Sandeep Unnithan joins host Dev Goswami to decode Operation Sindoor — India's response to Pahalgam terrorist attack.

Sandeep and Dev dive deep into how India’s layered air defence network, including the IACCS (Integrated Air Command and Control System), played a pivotal role in thwarting Pakistani aerial threats. What was the X factor that gave India the edge? Was the much-talked-about S-400 system deployed? What was sitaution like in the commmand and control centre?

The two also explore the escalation ladder — a concept from military theory — and how India used it both during the days of fighting of Operation Sindoor and more broadly to counter Pakistan’s nuclear posturing. Why is this theory studied so deeply in strategic circles? And how does it play out in real-time decision-making?

Sandeep and Dev also look at the Indian Navy's posturing during the conflict as well as the roles played by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force. And as a final thought, the two discuss Pakistan's Kirana Hills and the speculation that the nuclear weapons storage site may have been hit during the operation.
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00:00 – Precap
02:04 – How air defence contributed to Operation Sindoor
19:05 – Will India sign any defence deals with America?
24:30 – How do we know that the S-400, BrahMos, and Akash will work in a war situation, given the limited number of trials?
27:05 – How much expertise does Indian air defence have in electronic warfare?
31:33 – Why does the escalation ladder remain a hot topic?
47:19 – Was Operation Sindoor planned?
54:03 – What could be the red line for Indian military forces during an attack, beyond which they would need to seek permission from the government?
58:50 – Do you think using the Indian Navy would escalate the war during a conflict?
1:02:25 – What advantages do armed personnel have when striking at night?
1:04:20 – Did the Indian Air Force hit Kirana Hill during Operation Sindoor?
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