Woman Sukhoi Pilot Was Part of Operation Sindoor Team That Hit Lashkar e Taiba Headquarters Declassified documents on Operation Sindoor, India's 2019 aerial strike against Lashkar e Taiba (LeT) headquarters in Pakistan, have revealed a previously unknown aspect of the mission: the involvement of women pilots and air crew.
The details remain classified, but it is clear that female aviators played a crucial role in the operation, flying advanced platforms like the Su 30MKI fighter jet.
The deployment of women in combat roles during Op Sindoor marks a significant milestone in India's military history. Decades of incremental policy shifts paved the way for this momentous step.