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In a move to hammer the Rafale's reputation, China's foreign missions sought to persuade countries that ordered the French-made fighter not to buy them and encourage others to go for Chinese-made jets, a French military official said.
A Rafale fighter jet parked at the Air Force Station in Haryana's Ambala. (Photo: Reuters/File)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jul 7, 2025 07:59 IST
China ran a disinformation campaign against Rafale fighter jets, using its embassies to undermine the sales of the French high-tech advanced planes following their use by India during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan in May, news agency The Associated Press reported, citing French military and intelligence officials.
In a move to hammer the Rafale's reputation, China's foreign missions sought to persuade countries that ordered the French-made fighter not to buy them and encourage others to go for Chinese-made jets, a French military official said.
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Published By:
Prateek Chakraborty
Published On:
Jul 7, 2025
