Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Dassault CEO Disputes Pakistan's Claims of Downed Rafale Jets
The head of Dassault, the company that makes Rafale fighter jets, says Pakistan is wrong about shooting down three Indian Rafale jets.
He said that Pakistan's claim is not accurate.
Dassault has received no reports from India about any losses.
India denies losing any jets as well.
This disagreement happened during Operation Sindoor, after India attacked terror targets in Pakistan.
Pakistan says it shot down jets but has provided no evidence.
Dassault CEO Eric Trappier refuted Pakistan's claim of downing three Indian Rafale jets.
Trappier stated Pakistan's claims are 'factually incorrect'.
Dassault has received no official communication from the Indian Air Force regarding any losses.
India has denied losing any fighter jets during Operation Sindoor.
Pakistan claimed to have downed five Indian aircraft, including three Rafales.
- Who
- Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier, Pakistan, and India.
- What
- Dassault CEO disputes Pakistan's claims of downing Indian Rafale jets.
- When
- During Operation Sindoor.
- Where
- South Asia, specifically India and Pakistan.
- Why
- To clarify the accuracy of Pakistan's claims of downed Rafale jets.
India/Dassault Perspective
Pakistan's Perspective
Conflicting Claims of Rafale Jet Losses
India/Dassault Perspective
No confirmed losses; claims are inaccurate.
Pakistan's Perspective
Claims of downed jets; provides no supporting evidence.
- Event
- Air engagement between India and Pakistan
- Aircraft
- Rafale
- Company CEO
- Eric Trappier
- Military Operation
- Operation Sindoor
- Claims
- Pakistan claimed to have shot down multiple Rafale jets
- Retaliation For
- Pahalgam terror attack
Sources
'Pakistan's Claim Inaccurate': Dassault CEO on Loss Of Rafale During Op Sindoor
'When Truth Comes Out...': Dassault CEO Labels Pakistan's Claim Of Downing Rafales As 'Inaccurate'
'Inaccurate': Dassault CEO Eric Trappier Rejects Pakistan's Claim Of Shooting Down Rafale During Conflict With India
Dassault CEO says Pakistan’s Rafale takedown claim during Operation Sindoor ‘inaccurate’
Dassault CEO trashes Pakistan's claims on downing Rafale jets
Dassault Aviation Chairman Dismisses Pakistan’s Claims Of Downing Rafale Jets During Operation Sindoor
Dassault CEO refutes Pakistan’s claim of shooting down IAF’s 3 Rafale jets, calls them ‘inaccurate’
"Simply Not True": Dassault CEO Shoots Down Pak Claim On Indian Rafales
