One year after Operation Sindoor reshaped India’s military doctrine, former Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal SP Dharkar joins Axis for a sharp and candid conversation on the operation, Pakistan’s propaganda war, and the future of modern aerial combat. In this exclusive conversation, Air Marshal Dharkar reflects on the planning behind India’s response after the Pahalgam terror attack, the precision strikes on terror infrastructure, and the key lessons learned. He also responds to the fake viral claims pushed by pro-Pakistan social media accounts alleging he was “removed” for refusing to fight Pakistan. The former IAF Vice Chief also explains why Operation Sindoor may represent one of the world’s first real examples of beyond-visual-range air combat between two nuclear-armed adversaries equipped with modern aircraft, advanced weapons, and network-centric warfare systems. Tune in for a rare insider perspective from one of India’s senior-most air warriors.