How indigenous technology helped PAF down Rafale

India planned a power demonstration against Pakistan with Operation «Sindoor» – and lost at least one modern French fighter aircraft. Europe must learn from it.

How indigenous technology helped PAF down Rafale

Chinese-made fighter jets may have stolen the limelight after Pakistan Air Force (PAF) shot down six Indian fighter jets, including highly-advanced French made Rafale—but that extraordinary feat was not possible without a critical indigenous technology that sent shockwaves across the globe. "Our Chinese friends even want to know the operational details. How we did it," said a source privy to the development. When India inducted Rafale jets into …

India and Pakistan, under US pressure, accepted a ceasefire on Saturday after several days of escalation. The conflict between the two countries is a hard blow for Dassault Aviation, at least one Rafale having been shot down by Pakistan. The plane was reportedly targeted by a Chinese missile.

Spotlight On India-Pakistan Fighter Jet Battle

Reports that France’s Rafale fighter jet came off second best against the China-made J-10 in a dogfight between the Indian and Pakistan air forces have attracted global attention. The Pakistan Air Force claimed to have shot down multiple Indian Rafale jets during the aerial clash on May 7. If confirmed, it would be the first combat loss for the Dassault-made aircraft.According to SCMP, it would signal a victory for the Chinese military asset ove…

How Did India Lose a Rafale Jet Against Pakistan?

As impressive as the Rafale’s maneuverability is, maneuverability doesn’t count for much in the BVR (beyond-visual-range) dogfighting conditions that comprised the dogfight between India and Pakistan.

While the French press remains discreet and very cautious, as to the record of the 7 May engagement between the Indian and Pakistani combat aircraft, for the rest of the international press, there is no doubt that Chinese fighters have managed to shoot down one or more Indian Rafales fighters, yet a [...]