US EditionIndian Military Chief Acknowledges Loss of Fighter Jets in May Conflict with Pakistan
- India's military acknowledged in early June 2025 that it lost an unspecified number of fighter jets during strikes on Pakistani-controlled territory in early May.
- The losses followed a military operation launched by India after it accused Pakistan of involvement in a deadly April attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which Pakistan denied.
- Pakistan reported that its pilots had brought down five to six Indian fighter jets—including advanced French-made Rafale aircraft—using Chinese-built fighters during aerial combat following the escalation.
- Indian defense chief Anil Chauhan neither confirmed the number of jets lost nor the claims, stating “Absolutely incorrect” about Pakistan’s count but acknowledged a “tactical mistake” and emphasized, “what is important is why they went down.”
- The acknowledgment suggests Indian forces recognized operational errors but quickly corrected them, resuming long-range targeting after two days and maintaining air operations amid a truce announced on May 10.
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The Head of the Indian Army Recognises the Loss of Planes of Hunters in the May Conflict with Pakistan
The Indian army recognized for the first time that a number of non-specific vendettas were won during attacks on Pakistan's controlled territory, in the context of intense wars between the two neighbouring countries early in the month. Indian officials previously refused to confirm the loss of even one aircraft, writes CNN.
Chief of Defence Staff admits to losing aircraft, ‘rectifying’ plan to hit Pakistan deep
CDS General Anil Chauhan interview updates: CDS says "no sign of any actual help to Pakistan from China," adds that Indian Air Force "flew all types of aircraft with all types of ordinances on the 10th"
CDS Anil Chauhan ‘Admits’ India Lost Fighter Jets in Operation Sindoor, Rejects Pakistan Claim of Downing 6 Indian Aircraft; Congress Reacts | 📰 LatestLY
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan rejected Pakistan’s claim of shooting down six Indian fighter jets during the recent four-day military conflict following Operation Sindoor, calling it 'absolutely incorrect.' 📰 CDS Anil Chauhan ‘Admits’ India Lost Fighter Jets in Operation Sindoor, Rejects Pakistan Claim of Downing 6 Indian Aircraft; Congress Reacts.
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Indian Military Chief Admits to Losing Several Fighter Jets During the Recent Conflict with Pakistan
The Indian military has acknowledged for the first time that an unspecified number of its fighter jets were shot down during attacks on Pakistan-controlled territory amid intense fighting between the neighbors in early May.
Indian military chief acknowledges loss of fighter jets in May conflict with Pakistan
India’s military has acknowledged for the first time that an unspecified number of its fighter jets were shot down during strikes on Pakistani-controlled territory amid intense fighting between the neighbors in early May.
Operation Sindoor: CDS Anil Chauhan says India suffered some initial losses, rectified and hit back at Pak
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Saturday acknowledged that there were aircraft losses in recent hostilities with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, however he rejected Islamabad’s claim of downing six Indian jets and dismissed them as "absolutely incorrect”. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Chauhan highlighted that it is more important for India to find out why the country lost the aircraft so that the military could improve their t…
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