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Operation Disinformation to Harm Rafale ‘Launched’

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Disinformation Campaign Against Rafale Fighter Jets

A targeted disinformation campaign has been launched against the Rafale fighter jets, involving fake news and videos intended to harm its reputation.

Actors Involved

  • Chinese and Pakistani actors are actively involved in propagating this campaign.

Motivations Behind the Campaign

  • The campaign aims to damage the reputation of Rafale.
  • It seeks to promote competing aircraft like the J10.
  • There is an intent to discredit India’s partnership with France.

Examples of Misinformation

  • Misinformation has been spread through social media platforms such as TikTok.
  • Flawed technical analyses have been used to support false claims.
  • False narrative of Indonesia reconsidering its Rafale acquisition, proven wrong by a signed Letter of Intent between France and Indonesia.

Key Claims of the Disinformation Campaign

  • Three Rafales were allegedly shot down during operations, which is false.
  • Rafale jets supposedly did not operate after the initial phase of operations.

Indian government sources refuted these claims, confirming that:

  • Strikes on May 7 involved multiple fighter aircraft, including Rafale, and successfully hit all targets.
  • Subsequent strikes on Pakistani airbases utilized Rafale jets to target significant locations.

Indian Government's Response

  • The Chief of Defence Staff acknowledged tactical mistakes but emphasized that lessons were learned for subsequent operations.

Spread of Misinformation

  • Chinese-origin misinformation has reached western platforms, including claims that France asked India to cease using Rafale jets.
  • Tags :
  • Rafale
  • Cyber warfare
  • Disinformation Campaign
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