I agree that the loss of fighter jets is a serious concern, and the Indian Air Force must ensure it can operate inside Pakistani airspace without such losses. However, the decision not to neutralize Pakistan’s air defense systems before the operation was not a tactical failure, but rather a limitation imposed by the rules of engagement. The Indian government aimed to target jihadi infrastructure while avoiding direct strikes on Pakistan’s military assets. That approach has now been reassessed. Valuable lessons have been learned from this conflict, and going forward, the Indian Air Force is expected to follow a more traditional strategy—first neutralizing enemy air defenses before carrying out offensive air operations.