Anti-rafale jets campaign: A big claim has come out about the French Rafale fighter aircraft being used in India and other countries. French intelligence agencies say that China has launched a well -planned campaign, which aims to tarnish the image of Rafale aircraft and damage their foreign deals. This campaign included false news, AI-generated fake photos, and misleading posts on social media. France claims that China and Pakistan may be in collusion behind such activities. At the same time, China has rejected all the allegations.

China’s effort- tarnishing Rafael’s image
According to the French intelligence report, the Defense Attashe of the Embassy of China met officials from other countries to criticize Rafael and introduced Chinese fighter jets as a better option. Its aim was to buy China’s jet instead of potential customers Rafael.

Pakistan claims, India’s reply is not clear
During the Indo-Pakistan struggle in May 2025, Pakistan claimed that it demolished 5 Indian fighter aircraft, including 3 Rafale. India did not confirm this claim. Air Marshal of the Indian Air Force said that the loss is part of the war, but did not say anything directly about Rafael.

France’s reply- wrong information spread
Rafale -making company Dassault Aviation’s CEO Eric Tropia called Pakistan’s claims ‘false and wrong’. France says that this lie was spread through fake pictures, fake videos made from AI and thousands of new accounts on social media.

France’s concern: not just aircraft, national image on target
The French Ministry of Defense says that the attack is not only on Rafael, but on the technology, credibility and strategic freedom of France. The attack was carried out to damage the credibility of the country’s industrial image and partnership.

China’s reply- Allegations baseless
China’s Defense Ministry reacted to France’s allegations that it was ‘completely lies and baseless’. China said that it always adopts a responsible and balanced policy in military exports and cooperates in peace and stability.