Boise, April 4 -- Former US F-15E combat pilot and host of the Max Afterburner YouTube channel, Ryan Bodenheimer, praised India's "use of" advanced decoy systems on Dassault Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor, calling it a "genius move" while assessing claims made during the aerial engagement.

In an interview with ANI, Bodenheimer highlighted a fascinating shift in modern air combat: the "4D chess" isn't just about the pilot's manoeuvres, but how they manage the electronic and visual signature of the aircraft.

Bodenheimer addressed Pakistan's claims of shooting down Indian aircraft, saying initial visuals were misleading. "There were a lot of pictures coming out which were claimed to be downed or false. And then looking closer, it was...