ISLAMABAD: A leading French newspaper has questioned the performance of the Indian Air Force during its recent engagement with the Pakistan Air Force, describing it as disappointing.
The publication praised the operational capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force, highlighting its strong response during the conflict. According to the report, New Delhi has begun to acknowledge the loss of three fighter jets. Military experts cited by the newspaper believe that one of the destroyed aircraft may have been a Rafale. The newspaper noted that India was compelled to admit these losses following Pakistan’s decisive retaliation. A senior French intelligence official has confirmed that Pakistan shot down at least one Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jet during recent cross-border hostilities, marking the first time the advanced French-made aircraft has been destroyed in combat. Speaking to CNN, the French official acknowledged that authorities in France are closely analyzing the situation and assessing the extent of damage caused to the Indian Air Force’s fleet.
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