Israeli weapons were reportedly employed by Indian forces during their conflicts with Pakistan, as confirmed by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
India launched Operation Sindoor on 7 May 2025, a military operation aimed at dismantling terrorist networks in Pakistani-administered Kashmir and Pakistan itself. The operation was a response to a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on 22 April 2025, where 26 tourists were killed by terrorists identified to include Pakistani nationals.
The operation involved precision strikes, with the Indian Army using long-range artillery rounds and loitering munitions, including the Indo-Israeli SkyStriker drones. The Indian Air Force conducted airstrikes employing Rafale jets equipped with SCALP cruise missiles and AASM Hammer bombs, and possibly BrahMos cruise missiles.
Operation Sindoor showcased India's advanced defense systems, with the Russian-supplied S-400 air defense missile system deployed to strike Pakistan’s aerial assets at approximately 300 kilometers range. This severely crippled Pakistani reconnaissance and air defense capabilities. Other indigenous systems like the Akash missile system, the BrahMos missile, and multi-layered counter-UAV defenses also played key roles.
The strikes damaged Pakistani military infrastructure, including airbases, radars, command centers, and nuclear facilities at PAF Base Mushaf, greatly weakening Pakistan’s retaliatory capabilities and forcing it into a ceasefire request.
Israeli-supplied weapons, such as the SkyStriker loitering munitions, were specifically mentioned as a component of the Indian strike package, highlighting a role of Israeli technology in precision targeting within the operation.
The conflict between India and Pakistan, marked by infiltrations and clashes near the Line of Control, reflected ongoing conflict dynamics. However, the exact details of casualties or damage caused during the four-day confrontation are not specified.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the Indian ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, to discuss strengthening "security and economic" cooperation. During their discussion, Netanyahu acknowledged that Israeli-supplied systems, including Barak-8 surface-to-air missiles and HARPY drones, played a key role in India's operations during Operation Sindoor. He also mentioned plans to escalate Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
The conflict erupted after India accused Pakistan of a deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam without presenting evidence. Pakistan's armed forces launched a large-scale retaliatory military action named Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos. The exact details of the casualties or damage caused during this operation are not specified in the provided information.
The United States expresses concern over the renewed war-and-conflicts between Pakistan and India, with the recent development being India's Operation Sindoor. The PTI government in Pakistan has criticized the operation, accusing India of escalating politics in the region. Meanwhile, the world community calls for peaceful dialogue to address war-and-conflicts and general-news issues, urging both nations to exercise restraint. On the other hand, Israel, a key defense partner of India, has been recognized for its role in supplying weapons that were used in Operation Sindoor, enhancing India's precision targeting capabilities. This incident has further complicated the already tense relationship between Pakistan and India, with implications for the broader politics of the South Asian region.
