Pakistan’s Claim That it Shot 3 Indian Rafales is Inaccurate: Rafale-Maker Dassault
In the world of military conflicts, claims and counter-claims often fly thick and fast. But sometimes, the truth can be hard to come by, especially when both sides have vested interests in presenting their version of events. One such instance is the recent claim by Pakistan that it shot down three Indian Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor.
However, in a surprising turn of events, the CEO of Rafale-maker Dassault, Eric Trappier, has come out and said that Pakistan’s claim is “inaccurate”. This statement is significant, as it lends credibility to the Indian military’s version of events, which is that the operation was a success and that no Rafale jets were shot down.
The claim by Pakistan was made after the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched a surgical strike against terrorist camps in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in the early hours of March 26. The IAF used Mirage 2000 fighter jets to carry out the strike, which was dubbed “Operation Sindoor” by the Indian military.
Pakistan’s military quickly responded to the strike, claiming that it had shot down three IAF Rafale jets and that the pilots had been taken into custody. However, India denied the claim, saying that all its aircraft had returned safely after completing their mission.
Now, with Dassault’s CEO Eric Trappier speaking out against Pakistan’s claim, it seems that the truth may finally be coming out. In an interview with News18, Trappier said, “Mission’s success isn’t having zero losses, it’s having achieved its objectives. When truth comes out, some people may be in for a surprise.”
Trappier’s statement is significant, as it suggests that the IAF’s operation was a success, despite Pakistan’s claims to the contrary. It also implies that the IAF may have suffered losses, but that these losses were acceptable given the nature of the mission.
The statement by Trappier also lends credibility to the statement made by India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, who said that the IAF’s operation was a success and that no Rafale jets were shot down. Chauhan’s statement was made during a press conference on March 27, and it was seen as a blow to Pakistan’s claims.
The IAF’s operation on March 26 was seen as a major success, as it was the first time that the Indian military had taken direct action against terrorist camps in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The operation was carried out in response to the Pulwama terror attack on February 14, which killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.
Pakistan’s military had promised a strong response to the IAF’s operation, and it had claimed that it had shot down three IAF Rafale jets. However, India had denied the claim, saying that all its aircraft had returned safely.
The dispute over the number of Rafale jets shot down by Pakistan has been a contentious issue, with both sides trading barbs on social media. Pakistan’s military had claimed that it had shot down three Rafale jets, while India had denied the claim.
Now, with Dassault’s CEO Eric Trappier speaking out against Pakistan’s claim, it seems that the truth may finally be coming out. Trappier’s statement is significant, as it lends credibility to the Indian military’s version of events and suggests that Pakistan’s claim was inaccurate.
Pakistan’s claim that it shot down three Indian Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor is inaccurate, said Dassault’s CEO Eric Trappier.
