Air Defence Systems of China & Pak No Match for India’s BrahMos: Expert
In a recent development that has sent shockwaves across the region, a renowned American urban warfare expert has hailed India’s Operation Sindoor, stating that the air defence systems of China and Pakistan are no match for India’s BrahMos missile. Colonel (Retd) John Spencer, a well-known expert in urban warfare, has emphasized that the precision strikes carried out by India using the BrahMos missiles have sent a strong message to Pakistan and China.
According to Colonel Spencer, the BrahMos missiles used by India are far superior to the air defence systems of both China and Pakistan. “Chinese air defence systems and missiles are sub-par vis-à-vis India’s systems,” he said in an interview. “India’s message was clear. It can hit anywhere in Pakistan anytime.”
India’s Operation Sindoor, which was carried out in response to Pakistan’s aggression, has been widely praised for its precision and effectiveness. The operation saw India use the BrahMos missiles to target Pakistan’s air bases, causing significant damage and disruption to Pakistan’s military capabilities.
The BrahMos missile is a supersonic cruise missile developed by India in collaboration with Russia. It has a range of over 300 kilometers and can reach speeds of up to Mach 2.8. The missile is equipped with a high-explosive fragmentation warhead and can target both sea and land-based targets.
China and Pakistan have been developing their own air defence systems, including the HQ-9 and the LY-80, respectively. However, these systems are not considered to be on the same level as India’s BrahMos missile. The HQ-9, for example, is a surface-to-air missile system developed by China, but it has been criticized for its limited range and effectiveness against high-speed targets.
Pakistan’s LY-80 surface-to-air missile system is also considered to be inferior to India’s BrahMos missile. The LY-80 has a range of around 50 kilometers and is designed to engage low-flying targets. However, it is not capable of engaging high-speed targets like the BrahMos missile.
India’s BrahMos missile has already proven itself to be a game-changer in the region. In 2019, India used the BrahMos missile to destroy a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet that had crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and entered Indian airspace. The missile was fired from a Su-30MKI fighter jet and destroyed the F-16 with precision.
The use of the BrahMos missile has sent a strong message to Pakistan and China that India is capable of defending itself against any aggression. It has also demonstrated India’s ability to operate its military assets in a highly effective and coordinated manner.
The significance of Operation Sindoor and the BrahMos missile cannot be overstated. It has demonstrated India’s military capabilities and its willingness to take decisive action against any threat. It has also sent a strong message to Pakistan and China that India is a force to be reckoned with.
In conclusion, Colonel John Spencer’s comments are a testament to the effectiveness of India’s BrahMos missile and its ability to defend itself against any aggression. The air defence systems of China and Pakistan are no match for India’s BrahMos missile, and India’s Operation Sindoor has sent a strong message to the region.
