Su-30MKI, Rafale, Mirage, Tejas: These Fighter Jets And Weapons Were Used In Operation Sindoor

Last Updated:November 10, 2025, 14:09 IST

Six months after Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) officially reveals fighter aircraft and weapons used in the operation during an air display in Guwahati

IAF's Tejas performs manoeuvres during the air show marking the 93rd anniversary celebrations, at Lachit Ghat over the Brahmaputra river in Guwahati on Sunday. (PTI)

Six months after India struck terror camps and air bases in Pakistan as part of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially revealed the fighter aircraft and weapons used in the operation. They were showcased during an air display in Guwahati.

The formation was led by a Su-30MKI, followed by Rafale, Mirage, and Tejas aircraft.

The Barak formation

Su-30 MKI and Rafale were the lead aircraft during Operation Sindoor. Mirage 2000 and also the indigenous Tejas were used. MiG-29s that are stationed at a frontline airbase were also airborne, as per sources. However, MiG-29 was not a part of the formation that showcased the Op Sindoor platform in Guwahati.

The formation, named as Barak, was one of the 25 formations showcased as a part of the Air Display at Lachit Ghat in Guwahati. A crowd of thousands of people, including the Chief Minister of Assam and the Governor, witnessed the performance.

“This formation was specifically dedicated to all the air warriors and all the personnel of all three armed forces who participated in Op Sindoor and it was a tribute to all of them on successful culmination of Operation Sindoor in the initial phases…" said Air Marshal Surat Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Indian Air Force’s Eastern Air Command.

The commentary during the entry of the formation further talked about the victory. “These fighters return with the same might that marked their victory. Brahmos, Scalp and Spice weapons," it was announced.

Know the aircraft and weapons

Brahmos is indigenous supersonic cruise missile that has been developed in partnership with Russia.

On the other hand, Scalp is a long-range, air-launched cruise missile developed by France and the United Kingdom for deep strikes against high-value, fixed targets.

The SPICE (Smart, Precise Impact, Cost-Effective) is an Israeli-developed, guidance kit used for converting air-droppable unguided bombs into precision-guided bombs.

Su-30 MKI were equipped with Brahmos, Rafale with Scalp, Mirage with SPICE and Tejas were equipped with a set of weapons during Op Sindoor.

Operation Sindoor was India’s response to a barbaric Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attack on the tourists in Pahalgam of Kashmir. While it was clearly conveyed that India will avenge the killings, on the night of May 6 and 7, the Indian Armed Forces struck the terror camps at nine locations in Pakistan. It was made sure that no civilian infrastructure was damaged and precision weapons were used.

Akash Sharma

Akash Sharma, Defence Correspondent, CNN-News 18, covers the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways. In addition, he also follows developments in the national capital. With an extensive experience coverin...Read More

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