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The Print
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Dassault says CEO made no comments on Rafale's ‘operational or technical' issues during Op Sindoor
'Dassault Aviation formally denies that Eric Trappier has made any operational or technical comments regarding the use of the Rafale in this operation,' the company stated in an official press release Tuesday. The denial follows media reports that 'quoted' Trappier on details about Indian Air Force (IAF) operations and aircraft loss during armed hostilities along the LoC post the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. New Delhi: Dassault Aviation has issued a formal clarification denying reports that its CEO, Eric Trappier, made any 'operational or technical comments' regarding Rafale fighter jets in Operation Sindoor. A report by the French aviation website Avion De Chasse had earlier 'cited' Trappier during a 15 June press conference, where he allegedly dismissed Islamabad's claims. Trappier was quoted as stating that no Rafale aircraft was shot down in combat, although India did lose one jet due to a technical malfunction. According to the report, Trappier confirmed there was no enemy engagement involved. The incident occurred at an altitude of over 12,000 metres during an extended training mission, with no signs of hostile radar contact or enemy involvement. Addressing Pakistan's claims that three Indian Rafale jets were shot down during Operation Sindoor, Trappier dismissed the allegations as 'inaccurate and unfounded.' During the briefing, Trappier also rejected suggestions of any operational failure. He pointed to data from the Rafale's Spectra electronic warfare system, which showed no hostile engagements during the relevant timeframe. Additionally, he noted that friend-or-foe identification systems and flight logs provided to Dassault showed no Rafale losses in actual combat. The Indian government has also pushed back against disinformation. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) conducted a fact-check 7 July, debunking viral social media claims suggesting the death of four IAF pilots, including three Rafale operators during Operation Sindoor. 🚨"India Admits Rafale Pilot Loss?" – Here's the truth behind this claim: Several Pakistani propaganda handles are spreading false claims that India has officially confirmed the loss of 4 IAF pilots, including those flying 3 Rafale jets.#PIBFactCheck ❌ FAKE ALERT! ✅ The… — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 7, 2025 Last month, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan acknowledged during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that the Indian Air Force (IAF) had incurred some losses during Operation Sindoor. However, he categorically rejected Pakistan's claims of having shot down six Indian aircraft, including Rafales, calling them 'absolutely incorrect.' Earlier this month, French intelligence sources cited by Associated Press revealed that China orchestrated a covert campaign aimed at damaging the global reputation of the Rafale jet following its combat deployment during Op Sindoor. According to the report, Chinese embassies reportedly directed defence attachés to discredit the Rafale's performance to dissuade buyers like Indonesia from purchasing more units and to steer potential clients toward Chinese-made alternatives. (Edited by Viny Mishra) Also read: Pakistan's claim on 3 Rafales shot down 'inaccurate', better than F-35 & Chinese fighters—Dassault CEO
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Dassault: CEO's remarks not on Rafale use in Op Sindoor
French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation on Tuesday rubbished reports that said its CEO Eric Trappier had made observations of the use of Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor. Dassault: CEO's remarks not on Rafale use in Op Sindoor 'In response to certain press reports quoting Dassault Aviation Chairman & CEO, Eric Trappier, about the Sindoor operation, Dassault Aviation formally denies that Eric Trappier has made any operational or technical comments regarding the use of the Rafale in this operation,' the company said in a brief statement. Some reports originating in France on Tuesday claimed that Trappier said no Rafale was shot down during the India-Pakistan military clash but the Indian Air Force lost one jet due to technical failure, adding the matter is under investigation. Operation Sindoor was India's direct military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror strike in which 26 people were shot dead. Senior military officials have acknowledged some air losses but no one in the government has spoken about the numbers. India lost some fighter jets on the opening day of the military confrontation with Pakistan due to initial restrictions imposed by the government on striking Pakistani military establishments and the orders were to hit only terror infrastructure in that country, India's defence attache to Indonesia navy Captain Shiv Kumar said at a seminar in Jakarta in June. Kumar's comments came after chief of defence staff General Anil Chauhan said in Singapore on May 31 that India lost fighter planes on May 7 due to tactical mistakes that were swiftly rectified before the IAF returned in big numbers and carried out precision strikes deep inside the neighbouring country by punching through its air defences. Earlier a senior IAF officer indicated there were some combat losses on the Indian side but the fighter pilots were back home. Recent news reports said China is making concerted attempts to tarnish the reputation of the Rafale jets, which were used by India to strike targets in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, and hamper their global sales.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Dassault CEO confirms India lost one Rafale
New Delhi: In a major revelation two months after the Operation Sindoor, Dassault Aviation chairman and CEO Eric Trappier has rejected Pakistan's claim of shooting down Indian Rafale fighter planes. Speaking to French website Avion Chasse, Trappier also said that while India lost one Rafale, the jet was not lost during combat but due to technical reasons. Notably, the Pakistan Air Force had claimed to have downed five Indian Air Force fighter jets on May 7. The PAF claimed that it shot down three Rafales using Chinese PL-15E missiles launched using the J-10C multi-role combat aircraft. However, Pakistan has so far not furnished any evidence for its claims. Trappier has termed Pakistan's Rafale shootdown claim 'inaccurate and unfounded' while saying that the loss of one aircraft occurred without enemy contact. Confirming the loss, Trappier said it was due to a technical failure at a high altitude.
India Today
5 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Dassault says CEO Eric Trappier made no remarks on Rafale's use in Op Sindoor
French defence manufacturer Dassault Aviation on Tuesday denied that their Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eric Trappier, made any remarks on the Rafale fighter jet's use in India's Operation Sindoor precision strikes that hit Pakistani terror infrastructure on May from Saint-Cloud, France, the statement clarified that Trappier made no operational or technical remarks on the use of Rafale jets, distancing the company from combat-related response to certain press reports quoting Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO, Eric Trappier, about the Sindoor operation, Dassault Aviation formally denies that Eric Trappier has made any operational or technical comments regarding the use of the Rafale in this operation," it said in a statement on Tuesday. Dassault's clarification came after French defence website Avion De Chasse quoted Trappier as saying that India did lose one Rafale fighter jet, but that was because of a technical malfunction, and not due to enemy action. It reported that it happened "at an altitude of over 12,000 metres during an extended training mission".Last month, Trappier dismissed Pakistan's claim of having shot down Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor, marking the first public response from the French aerospace an interview with French magazine Challenges, Trappier said there was no official communication from the Indian side on any Rafale losses during Operation Sindoor, conducted in early May, but made it clear that Pakistan's claim of downing three Rafales was "inaccurate".- Ends
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India Lost 1 Rafale Jet During Op Sindoor, But Pakistan Did Not Do It: Dassault CEO's Fresh Claim
Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier has officially refuted Pakistan Air Force's claim that it downed three Indian Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor. Speaking to French outlet Avion Chasse, Trappier confirmed that only one Rafale was lost, and that too due to a technical malfunction at high altitude, not enemy fire. He emphasized that Spectra electronic warfare systems recorded no hostile engagement, and all flight logs matched India's version of events. This comes amid a disinformation campaign, allegedly backed by Chinese lobbies, to undermine France's defence credibility and promote Chinese jets like the J-10C. France's Defence Ministry has called this an attack not just on the aircraft, but on France's strategic autonomy and defence partnerships. As the Operation Sindoor narrative unfolds, Pakistan's credibility continues to be questioned, while Dassault Aviation stands firm behind Rafale.#rafalejet #dassaultaviation #operationsindoor #pakistanairforce #india #pakistan #indianairforce #indiafrancerelations #erictrappier #j10c #spectrasystem #defencenews #fighterjets #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews Read More
