SOURCE: AFI
In a stunning display of aerial dominance, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has released satellite imagery showcasing the precision targeting of critical Pakistani Air Force (PAF) infrastructure. The images reveal the destruction of at least three AN/TPS-77 radars—advanced systems recently acquired by Pakistan from Lockheed Martin—along with main radar installations at seven PAF airbases. This operation has effectively blinded a significant portion of Pakistan’s air defense network, underscoring India’s strategic superiority in the region.
The AN/TPS-77, a mobile, long-range air surveillance radar, is a cornerstone of modern air defense, capable of detecting aircraft at extended ranges. Pakistan’s recent acquisition of these systems was seen as a bid to bolster its early warning capabilities. However, the IAF’s strikes have rendered at least three of these radars inoperable. Satellite images of the Ijwala Air Defence Radar and Chunian Air Defence Radar explicitly show the “before” and “after” states, with the radar sites marked as “radar head destroyed” and “radar site destroyed” post-strike. The precision of these attacks highlights the IAF’s ability to neutralize high-value targets with surgical accuracy.
Beyond the radars, the IAF targeted main radar installations at seven PAF airbases, further crippling Pakistan’s ability to monitor and respond to aerial threats. The satellite imagery covers airfields including Sargodha, Sukkur, Bholari, Jacobabad, Akalala (Nur Khan), Rahim Yar Khan, and Sukkur again, showing extensive damage. At Sargodha Airfield, the images reveal a damaged runway surface under repair, indicating disrupted operations. Sukkur Airfield’s radar site is marked as destroyed, with shelters also hit. Bholari Airfield shows a heavily damaged aircraft hangar, while Jacobabad and Akalala Airfields display significant structural damage. Rahim Yar Khan Airfield’s imagery indicates building damage, further hampering operational capacity.
The IAF’s operation demonstrates not only its intelligence-gathering prowess but also its ability to execute complex, coordinated strikes across multiple locations. By targeting both the AN/TPS-77 radars and the main radar systems at these airbases, the IAF has effectively dismantled Pakistan’s “eyes” in the sky, leaving its air defense network severely compromised. This operation sends a clear message about India’s capability to dominate the aerial battlefield and neutralize threats with precision and efficiency.
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