‘Surprise Was Technical, Not Strategic’: Ex IAF Officer Counters Criticism Over Jet Losses To PAF

‘PAF couldn’t find a place to hide’: Former IAF officer hits back. During the recent public debate over Indian Air Force (IAF) jet losses to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, former IAF officer Ajay Ahlawat provided a detailed rebuttal to criticisms, emphasising that the losses were due to technical, not strategic, surprise.Ahlawat said India lost some jets
‘PAF couldn’t find a place to hide’: Former IAF officer hits back. During the recent public debate over Indian Air Force (IAF) jet losses to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, former IAF officer Ajay Ahlawat provided a detailed rebuttal to criticisms, emphasising that the losses were due to technical, not strategic, surprise.Ahlawat said India lost some jets
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