Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh announced that India downed five Pakistani fighter jets, including F-16s and JF-17s, during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. Singh stated that Pakistan also lost 4-5 additional fighters, radars, and an AWACS aircraft during the operation.
He dismissed Pakistani claims of downing Indian jets as unfounded. This statement follows ongoing tensions between the two nations regarding aerial engagements.
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