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Dassault CEO Dismisses Pakistan's Rafale Claims as False

6/15/2025

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Dassault Aviation's CEO, Éric Trappier, firmly rejected Pakistan's assertion of downing three Indian Rafale jets, calling it "inaccurate and unsupported." He stressed that true combat success hinges on mission outcomes rather than aircraft losses. Analysts echoed his skepticism, pointing out the absence of evidence, while Trappier confidently touted the Rafale's superiority over rivals like the F-35.

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Dassault Aviation's CEO, Éric Trappier, firmly rejected Pakistan's assertion of downing three Indian Rafale jets, calling it "inaccurate and unsupported." He stressed that true combat success hinges on mission outcomes rather than aircraft losses. Analysts echoed his skepticism, pointing out the absence of evidence, while Trappier confidently touted the Rafale's superiority over rivals like the F-35.