Operation Sindoor was a joint operation of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy where nine precision strikes were carried out inside Pakistani territory. According to information coming in, the air strikes were conducted from within the Indian territory. The targets included:

1. Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur - JeM

2. Markaz Taiba, Muridke - LeT

3. Sarjal, Tehra Kalan - JeM

4. Mehmoona Joya, Sialkot - HM

5. Markaz Ahle Hadith, Barnala - LeT

6. Markaz Abbas, Kotli - JeM

7. Maskar Raheel Shahid, Kotli - HM

8. Shawai Nalla Camp, Muzaffarabad - LeT

9. Syedna Bilal Camp, Muzaffarabad - JeM

According to unconfirmed reports, IAF's Rafale fighter aircraft executed the strikes using the Scalp and Hammer missiles. Let's know more about these missiles.

The SCALP provides the IAF with a long-range, stealthy capability to strike deep into enemy territory at strategic targets, while the HAMMER offers a more versatile, medium-range precision strike option against a wider array of targets, including hardened structures and potentially moving targets.

SCALP (Storm Shadow)

* A long-range (over 300 km, some sources claim up to 560 km), stealthy, air-launched cruise missile.

Designed for deep strikes against high-value, hardened targets like command centers, airfields, and infrastructure.

* Flies at subsonic speeds (around Mach 0.8) at low altitudes, using terrain-following and GPS/INS guidance with infrared terminal homing for high accuracy.

* Carries a substantial warhead (around 450 kg) capable of penetrating bunkers.

HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range / AASM)

* A medium-range (up to 70 km), air-to-ground precision-guided munition. It's a modular kit that can be fitted to standard bombs (ranging from 125 kg to 1000 kg).

* Combines a propulsion kit (rocket booster) with various guidance options like GPS/INS, infrared seeker, and laser guidance, offering flexibility against different targets, including moving ones.

* Can be launched from standoff distances, allowing the aircraft to remain outside enemy air defense ranges.

* Integrated with the IAF's Rafale and LCA Tejas aircraft, enhancing their ability to strike bunkers and hardened shelters in various terrains.