India kept Pakistan Navy confined to its ports during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the Indian Navy kept up sustained pressure on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, forcing the neighbouring country's naval forces to remain confined to their ports throughout the military campaign.

Addressing the inauguration of the 'Nausena Shaurya Vatika', an open-air naval museum in Lucknow, Singh praised the Navy's role in India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

“The Navy played a significant role in maintaining pressure on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor,” Singh said.

“Our Navy was deployed in the Arabian Sea with full preparedness and strength, maintaining constant pressure on the adversary. As a result, Pakistan's entire navy remained confined to its ports,” he added.

India's Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. During the operation, Indian armed forces carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

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The military confrontation came to an end on May 10 after both countries reached an understanding following a call from Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) to his Indian counterpart seeking a ceasefire.

Rajnath on India's defence production and exports

Highlighting India's progress in defence manufacturing, Singh said the country has witnessed a sharp rise in defence exports over the past decade.

“Before 2014, India's defence exports were worth less than Rs 1,000 crore. Today, India is exporting defence equipment worth nearly Rs 40,000 crore to countries across the world,” he said.

The defence minister also commended the Uttar Pradesh government, saying the state had undergone significant development under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership.

Army ready for 'Operation Sindoor 2.0': Gen Dwivedi

Singh's remarks come amid continued discussion over the impact of Operation Sindoor and India's military preparedness.

Earlier in the day, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said the armed forces were fully prepared for “Operation Sindoor 2.0” if circumstances required such action.

Dwivedi said that although a temporary cessation of hostilities is currently in place, the Army, Navy and Air Force continue to remain vigilant and prepared for any future contingency.

He noted that Operation Sindoor showcased the importance of integrated planning, real-time intelligence, precision strikes and joint operations across multiple domains.

“Operation Sindoor demonstrated that and set the benchmark when national will was expressed with precision and resolve, defining how Bharat responds to provocation,” the Army chief said.