Do UFOs exist, or are they just illusions? What’s the truth behind sightings in New Jersey and California? Is the USA hiding something? And why is there no big UFO culture in India? Has the Indian Air Force ever encountered a UFO?

In this latest episode of ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Air Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik (Retd.), former Eastern Air Commander, answers all these intriguing questions.

He also shares untold stories from the Kargil War, including flying some of the deadliest missions and dropping over two dozen bombs on enemy positions. Air Marshal Patnaik provides a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes action of the Balakot airstrikes, revealing the message the Indian government intended to send to Pakistan.

Additionally, he discusses the future of drone warfare and how it could become a game-changer in modern conflicts. Wrapping up, he explains his decision to join the BJP and what he hopes to achieve in his new role.

00:00 - Coming Up

01:33 - Introduction

02:14 - Mysterious Sightings in the USA

07:24 - Indian Mythology & UFO Culture

10:03 - Indian Air Force's Role in the Kargil War

16:38 - 'Game Changer' Mirage in the Kargil War

26:25 - Attack on Muntho Dhalo

34:32 - Experience of Air Strikes in the Kargil War

36:58 - Battle Scars

38:24 - Balakot Operation

41:13 - Pincer Attack Explained

46:47 - Pre-War Pilot Instructions

49:16 - Cat's Paw in the Air Force Explained

53:00 - How Abhinandan Varthaman Was Captured

58:19 - Return of Abhinandan to India

01:03:51 - Indian Air Force vs Pak Air Force vs China's Air Force

01:10:58 - 'IAF Requires More Aircraft'

01:17:00 - Drone Attacks in Kazan, Russia

01:21:18 - India's Aging Aircraft

01:23:37 - Bangladesh Crisis

01:28:53 - Challenges for Border Security

01:36:28 - Bangladesh Crisis: Third Front War for India?

01:38:43 - How Pakistan Sees the Bangladesh Crisis

01:40:15- Joining BJP