- India,
- 15-Jun-2025 12:00 PM IST
Operation Sindoor: During the recent tension between India and Pakistan and "Operation Sindoor", Pakistan once again made a ridiculous and baseless claim - it said that it had shot down the Indian Air Force's state-of-the-art Rafale fighter jet. But the truth of this claim has been revealed by the company itself, which manufactures Rafale.Dassault Aviation CEO's blunt statementFrench aerospace company Dassault Aviation's chairman and CEO Eric Trappier said clearly in an interview, "We have not been given any official information about any such incident from India." He termed Pakistan's claim that it had shot down three Rafale aircraft as "false and baseless". With this response, Pakistan's story lost its steam.Rafale: An unmatched example of multi-roleEric Trappier also spoke in detail about the capabilities of Rafale. He said that Rafale is counted among the most capable multi-role fighter jets in the world today. He stressed that "Rafale is more reliable and versatile than F-35 and all the fighter jets of China."He said that "if you want an aircraft that can work efficiently in all four battlefields - air-to-air, air-to-ground, nuclear attack and maritime operations, then Rafale is the best option."The target matters in war, not the lossWhen he was asked about any possible loss of Rafale in the context of "Operation Sindoor", he adopted a practical approach. Trappier said, "The main objective in any war is the success of the mission, not zero loss. There were losses in the Second World War too, but the missions were completed."Favor of France and other countries: RafaleTrapier also said that Rafale is meeting the needs of not only the French armed forces but also many international customers including India. Being proficient in every functionality is the biggest strength of Rafale.Pakistan's secret exposed againIt is clear from this entire incident that Pakistan's aim is only to wage psychological warfare and spread confusion, while the facts are completely opposite to this. After France's official and technical confirmation, it has been proved that Pakistan's claim was false. This incident is not only an insult to Pakistan, but also shows how much trust the whole world has in India's military capabilities and aircraft like Rafale.