The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday, 8 April, revealed radar data which it says is the conclusive evidence that Pakistan used F-16s in the aerial skirmish on 27 February, and that one was shot down by the MiG-21 Bison flown by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.

Speaking with the media, Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor also said “analysis of electronic emissions have shown that the aircraft picked up by ELINT (electronic intelligence) intercepts from AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) and radio transcripts indicated F-16s in the area directly in front of Wg Cdr Abhinandan Varthaman’s aircraft.”