The article reports on the French Navy’s public debunking of claims made by Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir, which suggested that Pakistan had achieved “air superiority” over India during a May 2025 conflict involving Rafale jets. The French Navy clarified that the statements attributed to a naval officer were false and criticized the misinformation spread by Mir and Geo TV. BJP leader Amit Malviya responded, stating that this incident highlights Pakistan’s ongoing misinformation efforts and their desperation in propagating false narratives about India’s military capabilities. The Rafale aircraft have been central to these claims, with previous assertions of their losses being refuted by independent sources and French officials. The article underscores the diplomatic embarrassment for Pakistan following these developments.

