Operation Sindoor | Weapons India used to target terror sites in Pok
- Ashika Hazel
- May 13
- 3 min read
Indian Forces struck multiple targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. The fighter jets are still up in skies and the action is still on . Numbers of training camps and headquarters have been hit including Lashkaraba headquarters in Murtik , Jash Mohammad headquarters in Bahavalpur. There have been other attacks also using beyond visual range weapons , standoff weapons , and standoff cruise missiles. Lashkara taiba bimber, chakamru kotley and a camp near the city of seial court , In which we remember seial court and murtik are in Pakistan and remaining are in Pakistan occupied kashmir(PoK).
Weapons Used during War
Rafale Fighter jets , SCALP cruise missiles , HAMMER precision-guided bomb , Loitering munitions.
Rafale Fighter jets:
The Rafale is a twin-jet fighter aircraft able to operate from both an aircraft carrier and a shore base which is developed my a French Company Dassault Aviation. Rafale is known for it's advanced versatility and capabilities . It can perform air-to-air , air-to-ground missions. It is operated by many countries like France , India , Egypt , Qatar , Greece. The Rafale entered service with the French Navy in 2004 and with the French Air Force in 2006. Rafale is one of the most seasoned fighter in the world. It has been combat proven since 2007. The export success of the Rafale has been vindicated. Rafale has now more export orders than French orders.

SCALP cruise missile
The SCALP is a European missile system with its name standing for 'Système de Croisière Autonome à Longue Portée'. SCALP is also known as Storm Shadow is a long-range, air-launched cruise missile designed for precision deep strikes against high value targets. Manufactured by European defence firm MBDA. Mainly used in critical and to destroy any type of infrastructure . It's weight is approximately 1300 kg and it's speed is subsonic. SCALP has a range of over 300km(186miles), allowing aircraft to launch from a safe distance. The missile is based on the French-developed Apache anti-runway cruise missile, but differs in that it carries a unitary warhead instead of cluster munitions . It's ability to perform in any weather with no effect in it's capabilities. Range of over 300km allow aircraft to launch from a safe distance . The missile uses GPS and terrainreference systems for accurate targeting. Beyond India , SCALP is also operated in other countries like France, Libiya, United Kingdom, Italy , Egypt, Qatar.

HAMMER Precision-Guided Bomb
HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range), is an all-weather precision air-to-ground munition with a range of 70 km, which is also known as a glide bomb developed by Israel Aerospace Industries(IAI) . It is designed for accurate and effective strikes against various targets. It uses GPS and inertial navigation for precise targeting. It also includes various warhead options and guidance kits. Beyond India , it is operated in many more other countries like Israel.

Loitering Munitions
Loitering Munitions is also known as Kamikaze drone or Suicide drone are a type of Unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) that can loiter in any area, detect targets, and then attack them. It is a weapon with a washead that is typically designed to Loiter until a target is close then it crashes itself. They are remarkabely easy to use. It can operate freely using sensors and AI to detect and engage targets. These drones can stay in air for long priods , witing for target. Delivers precise and accurate strikes against targets.

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