The Indian Military has conducted many military operations that marked its courage, strategic foresight, and a deep commitment towards regional stability and global peace. From intense battlefields, the Indian Armed Forces are always ready to take action for security reasons and defend our nation to keep peace and maintain security by using its strategic, operational, and tactical levels. India’s military operations always reflect a powerful blend of precision, responsibility, and humanitarian values.
In this article, we will look comprehensively at Indian military operations and about Operation Sindoor, which took place recently on May 07, 2025, and other operations that were held earlier.
🇮🇳 Overview: India's Military Engagements
The Indian Armed Forces have a long history of launching operations inside India and outside India, also to tackle insurgency, uphold sovereignty, assist friendly nations, and support international peacekeeping. India’s military is consistently focused on maintaining peace and justice in its neighbouring countries and under the UN flag.
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🔥 Operation Sindoor (2025)
Operations Sindoor, which was launched on May 7, 2025, was a retaliatory strike by Indian forces targeting terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). It came in response to the Pahalgam attack on April 22, which killed 26 civilians, mostly Hindu pilgrims. India held Pakistan-based outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed responsible. The operation successfully targeted nine terror camps, marking a major counter-terror push.
Also Read: History of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK)
🇮🇳 Key Military Operations of India – Chronological List
| Operation | Year | Location | Objective/Outcome |
| Polo | 1948 | Hyderabad | Integrated Hyderabad into India after defeating the Nizam’s forces |
| Vijay | 1961 | Goa, Daman & Diu | Liberated these territories from Portuguese rule |
| Cactus Lilly | 1971 | East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) | Supported Bangladesh Liberation; ended in Indian victory |
| Trident | 1971 | Karachi, Pakistan | First Indian Navy offensive; crippled Pakistani fleet |
| Meghdoot | 1984 | Siachen Glacier | Secured the world’s highest battlefield for India |
| Blue Star | 1984 | Punjab | Targeted Sikh militants inside the Golden Temple |
| Cactus | 1988 | Maldives | Foiled a coup attempt and protected the Maldivian president |
| Rajeev | 1987 | Siachen, J&K | Recaptured Qaid Post from Pakistan; renamed Bana Post |
| Pawan | 1987 | Sri Lanka | Sent the IPKF to deal with the LTTE insurgency |
| Vijay (Kargil) | 1999 | J&K | Drove out infiltrating Pakistani forces from the Kargil peaks |
| Safed Sagar | 1999 | Kargil | Air support during the Kargil War: key IAF involvement |
| Talwar | 1999 | Arabian Sea | Naval blockade of Pakistan’s ports during the Kargil conflict |
| Parakram | 2001 | Indo-Pak border | Full mobilization post-Parliament attack |
| Black Tornado | 2008 | Mumbai | NSG-led counterterror response to 26/11 attacks |
Indian Army-Specific Operations
| Operation | Year | Key Region |
| Steeplechase | 1971 | Red Corridor |
| Amalgamation of Sikkim | 1975 | Sikkim |
| Woodrose, Red Rose, Mand | 1984–86 | Punjab |
| Shivalik | 1985 | Multiple Indian states |
| Black Thunder I & II | 1986, 1988 | Punjab |
| Bluebird | 1987 | Manipur |
| Night Dominance | 1990–94 | Punjab |
| Rakshak I | 1990 | Punjab |
| Vadhi Pahar | 1991 | Punjab |
| Election | 1992 | Punjab |
| Sarp Vinash | 2003 | Jammu & Kashmir |
| All Out | 1990s | Kashmir |
| Myanmar Strikes | 2015 | Myanmar |
| Calm Down | 2016 | J&K |
| Randori Behak | 2020 | J&K |
| Devi Shakti | 2021 | Afghanistan |
| Operation Ganga | 2022 | Ukraine (Evacuation) |
Indian Navy Operations
| Operation | Year | Purpose |
| Vijay (Goa) | 1961 | Annexation of Goa |
| Trident | 1971 | Karachi naval strike |
| Python | 1971 | Follow-up strike on Karachi |
| Cactus | 1988 | Intervention in the Maldives |
| Talwar | 1999 | Naval support during Kargil |
| Sukoon | 2006 | Evacuation during the Lebanon War |
| Madath, Sea Waves, Castor | 2004 | Tsunami relief operations |
| Raahat | 2015 | Yemen evacuation |
| Nistar | 2018 | Cyclone rescue at Socotra (Yemen) |
| Searchlight | 2014 | MH17 search operation |
Indian Air Force Operations
- Operation Safed Sagar (1999): This operation was conducted for strategic airstrikes during Kargil.
- Operation Pawan (1987): This operation was conducted for airlifting the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) to Sri Lanka.
- Humanitarian missions during natural disasters (e.g., tsunamis, cyclones, earthquakes).
- Evacuation efforts: Like Operation Devi Shakti and Operation Ganga.
What is the role of the Indian Armed Forces?
The Indian Armed Forces—comprising the Army, Navy, and Air Force—operate under the Ministry of Defence, with the President of India serving as the Supreme Commander. With over 1.3 million active personnel, India’s military is the second largest in the world. Their operational history showcases a wide spectrum, from combat missions to peacekeeping and humanitarian aid.
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