The Indian Air Force used AI during Operation Sindoor: the X-Guard system thwarted Pakistan's attacks

 

In May 2025, during the large-scale military operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) used artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time in real combat conditions. According to sources, French Rafale fighters equipped with an advanced X-Guard towed trap were able to neutralize several aerial threats from Pakistan. This event marked an important milestone in the development of electronic warfare and showed how AI-based technologies can change the nature of future air battles.

The X-Guard system is an autonomous device that is towed by an airplane and uses artificial intelligence to jam enemy radars. It is capable of simulating the radar signals of the Rafale fighter itself, creating false targets and misleading the guidance systems of anti-missile systems. Due to this, India's technological advantage has made it possible to effectively protect aviation from being hit in the air.

The system is particularly valuable due to its reusability and the ability to update data in real time. This means that the X-Guard can adapt to new threats in the course of a combat mission, making it a universal means of electronic warfare. Experts emphasize that it is precisely such technologies that are becoming key in modern conflicts, where not only firepower is crucial, but also the ability to deceive the enemy.

Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, was India's response to the terrorist attack in the city of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Air Force announced that it had completed all its tasks, including targeted strikes against targets in Pakistan. However, it was the use of new technologies, especially AI systems, that attracted the most attention from experts, which became a factor of strategic influence on the outcome of air collisions.

This event also highlighted the growing role of electronic deception in modern warfare. Whereas previously the main focus was on the speed and maneuverability of fighters, today the ability to deceive the enemy's radar and interceptor is increasingly being decided. Technologies such as X-Guard allow you not only to survive in a difficult aerial environment, but also to dictate your own rules in battle.