Operation Safed Sagar: A High Stakes Gamble at 18,000 Feet The summer of 1999 was a turning point in India's military history.
The Kargil conflict saw the Indian Air Force (IAF) taking on Pakistani intruders at altitudes of up to 18,000 feet – a challenge no air force had ever faced before.
A Desperate Situation Calls for Innovative Solutions The IAF was in a precarious position.