The Kargil War, fought between May and July 1999, remains a historic chapter in India’s military legacy — a tale of grit, sacrifice, and strategic brilliance. Triggered by Pakistan’s incursion into Indian territory in the treacherous heights of the Himalayas, the war saw Indian forces recapture key peaks and assert control along the Line of Control (LoC). While the bravery of Indian soldiers played a defining role in this victory, a handful of key weapons also proved decisive on the battlefield.
