Missiles from cargo planes: The new strike idea that could interest India

Modern warfare increasingly relies on smart, autonomous weapons designed to disable an adversary’s ability to retaliate. India’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025 reflected this logic, beginning with strikes on terror infrastructure and expanding to Pakistani military assets such as radar sites, airbases and command centres. Even temporary damage to runways or radars can create operational gaps, enabling follow-on strikes. Launch platforms are critical: India fields BrahMos missiles from land, se...

By TOI DEFENCE DESK