In response to the terror attack in Pahalgam, India has launched Operation Sindoor, the largest cross-border strike on terrorist infrastructure since Balakot. 

• India cited its right to respond and pre-empt as well as deter more cross-border attacks like Pahalgam.

About Operation Sindoor              

• It is a major military offensive targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
• The strikes were measured, calibrated, and non-escalatory, and Indian forces used niche technology weapons capable of precision strike. 
• Pakistan responded that it reserves the right to respond in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter. 

India’s Precision Strike Weapons 

• SCALP (Storm Shadow) Missile: It is an air-launched, long-range (450 km) cruise missile, specifically designed for deep-strike operations against high-value targets.
• HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range):  A precision-guided, stand-off munition with a range of 50-70 kilometres.
• Loitering Munitions (referred to as kamikaze drones):  These drone systems hover over designated areas &, either autonomously/under remote control, identify & neutralise threats.
• METEOR: It is a new-generation Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) system that is effective in dense electronic-warfare environments.
• BRAHMOS: These supersonic cruise missiles operate on a ‘Fire and Forget Principle’, adopting varieties of flights on its way to the target.