Operation Vijay (1999) · May – July 1999Operation Blue Star · 1–8 June 1984Operation Vijay (1961) · 18–19 December 1961Operation Sindoor · 7–10 May 2025Operation Bandar · 26 February 2019Operation Polo · 13–18 September 1948Operation Meghdoot · 13 April 1984 — presentOperation Trident · 4–5 December 1971Operation Pawan · 1987 – 1990Operation Safed Sagar · 26 May – 26 July 1999Operation Python · 8–9 December 1971Operation Cactus · 3–4 November 1988Operation Ganga · February – March 2022Operation Parakram · December 2001 – October 2002Operation Sankalp · June 2019 — presentOperation Raahat · April 2015Operation Talwar · May – July 1999Operation Devi Shakti · August 2021Operation Kaveri · April – May 2023Operation Maitri · April – May 2015All 20 operationsIndian Army · Service Before SelfIndian Navy · May the Lord of the Oceans be Auspicious Unto UsIndian Air Force · Touch the Sky with Glory163 platforms catalogued63% built in India22 systems inducting or in development18 supplier countries
← Back to Indian Air Force
Attack aircraftFrance / United Kingdom · 1979 — phasing out · Phasing Out
SEPECAT Jaguar IS
Shamsher
The low-level nuclear strike specialist.
Drag to rotate · Scroll to zoomSwipe across to rotate · Pinch to zoom
Overview
About the IS
A twin-engine ground-attack aircraft designed for low-level penetration. India is the last major operator, with the DARIN-III upgrade adding AESA radar, new avionics, and precision munitions.
History
Service history
Inducted from 1979 as the IAF's dedicated deep-strike platform. Assigned nuclear delivery role for decades. Being replaced gradually by Rafale and Tejas Mk2 as engines age out of production.
Armament
Weapons loadout
- ASRAAM short-range AAM
- CBU-105 sensor-fuzed weapon
- Paveway laser-guided bombs
- Two 30mm ADEN cannons
- Nuclear delivery capable
Highlights
Combat edge
01
Terrain-following low-level penetration
02
DARIN-III upgrade with AESA radar
03
Overwing missile rails (unique)
04
Last major operator worldwide
Continue exploring