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The Indian Air Force has significantly evolved in capability, from the challenges faced during Operation Safed Sagar in the 1999 Kargil War to the advanced precision demonstrated in Operation Sindoor in 2025.
Retired Lt Gen Arvind Mahajan, who served during the Kargil War, reflects on his military career and the defining experiences of his generation, hailed as the 'generation of New India'.
During the Kargil War, Indian soldiers reportedly celebrated when India defeated Pakistan in a World Cup match, providing a morale boost amidst the conflict.
A new Netflix series is set to bring the untold story of the Indian Air Force's 'Operation Safed Sagar' during the Kargil war to the screen.
An exclusive report details how Israel secretly supplied India with advanced targeting pods for its Mirage 2000 jets, significantly aiding India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War against Pakistan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the soldiers of the Kargil War, emphasizing their high morale, during his Mann Ki Baat address. He also highlighted achievements in defense, student endeavors, and environmental initiatives.
This article highlights the story of a Regimental Medical Officer who chose to return to action during 'Operation Vijay', likely referring to the Kargil War.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War against Pakistan demonstrated the nation's unwavering resolve to defend its territory, identity, and honor.
Twenty-seven years ago on this day, Captain Vikram Batra led Indian Army forces to a pivotal victory by capturing Point 5140, the highest point on the Tololing ridgeline, during the Kargil War.
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, a recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra and celebrated Kargil war hero, has passed away. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the Army lauded him as a 'proud son of Ladakh' for his gallantry during Operation Vijay.
The Indian Air Force conducted a unique high-altitude air-to-ground campaign during the 1999 Kargil conflict, facing unprecedented challenges at 14-18,000 feet and implementing tactical changes after early losses.
Operation Safed Sagar, the Indian Air Force's contribution to the Kargil War, overcame initial challenges in high-altitude combat with the introduction of Mirage 2000 aircraft and their laser-guided bombs, which proved decisive in recapturing key positions like Tiger Hill.
A former Indian Air Force Chief has provided insights into 'Operation Safed Sagar,' explaining how pilots successfully hit targets in Pakistan during the Kargil War.
Netflix is producing 'Operation Safed Sagar,' a series delving into the untold story of the India-Pakistan Kargil War, focusing on the experiences of those involved.
The mother of Grenadier Udeyman Singh, an 18-year-old Kargil War hero killed on Tiger Hill, has created a shrine in her home, keeping his room as it was.
The family of a martyr from the Kargil War expresses their ongoing wait for the promises made to them to be fulfilled, 26 years after the sacrifice.
Actors Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill are set to star in 'Operation Safed Sagar,' a new drama depicting the untold story of the Kargil War. Siddharth initially hesitated to join the project, fearing he might not do justice to the role.
The Indian Army recognized July 14, 1999, as a decisive turning point in the Kargil War, a date when India regained control of strategic heights and Pakistan announced its troop withdrawal, highlighting exceptional courage and coordination.
In the summer of 1999, the Indian Air Force launched Operation Safed Sagar, a critical air-to-ground campaign aimed at dislodging Pakistani intruders from the Kargil heights. The IAF rapidly adapted to unprecedented high-altitude challenges and early setbacks to achieve its objectives.
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, known as the 'Lion of Ladakh' and a recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery in the Kargil War, has passed away.
This article profiles Captain Akshat Saxena, whose father served in the Kargil War, highlighting a family legacy of military service with the son starring in Operation Safed Sagar.
An analysis highlights the significant transformation and renaissance of Indian airpower, from the improvisations during the Kargil War's Operation Safed Sagar to the decisive capabilities demonstrated in 2025's Operation Sindoor, driven by technological advancements and improved training.
This article profiles Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja, a hero of the Kargil War, whose story is depicted in 'Operation Safed Sagar' with Siddharth in the role.
The deployment of Mirage 2000 and MiG-21 fighter jets under Operation Safed Sagar during the Kargil War is highlighted as a decisive factor that turned the conflict in India's favor.
India observed Kargil Vijay Diwas, marking the 27th anniversary of its victory in the Kargil War, with leaders including the Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and Army Chief paying tributes to fallen soldiers. Commemorative events, including wreath-laying ceremonies and military displays, were held across the nation to honor the heroes who recaptured the Kargil Heights.
The Kargil War was won through hard-fought victories on challenging terrain, with the capture of Tololing marking a crucial turning point and the recapture of Tiger Hill decisively breaking Pakistan's defensive network.
A Pakistani politician, Fazal-ur-Rehman, has alleged that the Pakistan Army concealed the dead bodies of soldiers and their casualties during the 1999 Kargil War.
Twenty-seven years after the Kargil war, a military digest highlights that Pakistani soldiers remain buried on Indian soil.
The article revisits the 1999 Kargil War, detailing how Pakistan's army, led by General Musharraf, infiltrated Kargil with the aim of severing India's vital National Highway-1A and seizing the Siachen Glacier, and how India responded.
A Kargil war veteran in India has expressed distress after being removed from the Bengal voter roll, leading to doubts about his nationality despite 21 years of service.