Pakistan reportedly ‘fooled’ with Indian dummy planes during Op Sindoor

During India’s Operation Sindoor, India has reportedly used powerful weapons to strike Pakistan. These included the deadly BrahMos supersonic missiles and Harop drones.

The Harop is also called a “kamikaze drone” because it destroys itself while hitting the target. These Israeli-made drones targeted and destroyed Pakistan’s air defence radars, especially near Lahore which made it easier for India to carry out the next wave of attacks.

In one of India’s boldest and most strategic military operations, the Indian Air Force used powerful BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to destroy key Pakistani air bases during the second phase of Operation Sindoor. The IAF reportedly hit 11 out of 12 Pakistani air bases across the country, with strong backing from other branches of the armed forces, and also damaging air defence systems that were supported by China.

According to sources telling ANI, around 15 BrahMos missiles were used in highly targeted strikes, hitting important military sites and weakening Pakistan’s ability to defend or launch attacks. To make it a highly coordinated and effective assault, in addition to the BrahMos, India also used Scalp missiles launched from Rafale fighter jets.

“This was the first time the BrahMos missile system was used in an active conflict,” sources in the defence establishment was quoted as saying by ANI. “Its performance exceeded expectations, delivering high-precision strikes that crippled key Pakistani air assets and defence networks,” the source said.

Dummy aircrafts used?

There are reports now suggesting that India may have tricked Pakistan into exposing its defences for a deeper strike. Reports reveal that the IAF had a plan to trick the Pakistan forces, so that they could strike deep and hard inside the Islamic country.

India started with the launch of dummy pilotless aircraft, which were camouflaged to look like fighters on enemy radars. India used a clever trick to fool Pakistan into revealing its air defence systems. On seeing the fake threat, Pakistan quickly switched on its radars and activated missile launchers, including the powerful HQ-9 system. But that was exactly what India wanted.

As soon as these defences were exposed, Indian forces sent in special drones called Harop, which act like flying bombs, to destroy Pakistan’s air defence network.

After weakening Pakistan’s air defences, the Indian Air Force moved in with powerful long-range missile attacks on key Pakistani air bases. They used advanced weapons like BrahMos and Scalp missiles to strike with precision.

A total of about 15 BrahMos missiles were fired, along with other high-tech missiles like Rampage and Crystal Maze. These strikes were launched from India’s Western and Southwestern Air Commands, hitting Pakistan hard and fast.

“The BrahMos missiles played a central role in disabling runways, hardened shelters, and command centres, significantly degrading the Pakistan Air Force’s ability to launch counter-operations,” ANI reported, citing multiple defence sources.

When the Pakistani Air Force launched aerial attacks using missiles and combat drones, India’s defence systems were ready. Thanks to a powerful mix of the Russian-made S-400, India’s own Akash missiles, and MRSAM systems, most of the incoming threats were successfully blocked. Even older defence systems played a role in stopping the attack and keeping the country safe.