The French Navy on Sunday dismissed allegations from Pakistani media that a French commander confirmed Pakistani aerial dominance and the loss of Rafale jets during a conflict in May 2025. They labeled these reports as misinformation and the article published by Geo TV as misleading.
Geo TV of Pakistan had published a piece claiming that French Commander Captain Jacques Launay acknowledged Pakistan's superiority during air skirmishes in Operation Sindoor. The article further suggested that the Pakistani Air Force was "better prepared" and that the Rafale fighter jets weren't downed due to the technological prowess of the Chinese J-10C fighters.
Lies Spread by PAK
In revealing these false claims, the French Navy labeled Pakistan's assertions as fake news, stating, 'These statements attributed to Captain Launay were made without his consent for publication. The article is widely filled with false and misleading information.'
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PAK Criticized on Social Media
This incident sparked a fresh debate on social media, with many labeling it as part of anti-India propaganda within Pakistani media.
Amit Malviya Targets Misinformation
Furthermore, BJP leader Amit Malviya called this episode evidence of Pakistan's desperate misinformation machinery. On X, he wrote, 'The French Navy accused Geo TV of Pakistan and its correspondent Hamid Mir of spreading misinformation. In his report, Hamid Mir recycled the same old fictional claims about Rafale and the so-called May conflict, now exposed publicly. When official bodies start dismissing your propaganda, it signifies the desperation of Pakistan's misinformation narrative.'
Many others similarly criticized the Pakistani media, accusing it of a history of spreading misinformation against India with unfounded claims.
An X user known as Argha stated, 'Pakistan's entire existence relies on recognition from their western masters.'
Operation Sindoor: Heavy Losses for PAK
Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, India targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, resulting in significant casualties. The conflict, lasting several days, saw substantial losses to the Pakistani military. Subsequently, a ceasefire was agreed upon at Islamabad's request.
