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The French Navy has strongly rejected claims by Pakistani media that it confirmed Pakistan's air superiority over India during the May 2025 conflict. The Pakistani media had reported that a French commander, Captain Jaquis Launay, made such statements during "Operation Sindoor." However, the French Navy clarified that these statements were "fake news" and attributed to Captain Launay without his consent for publication.

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French Navy's statement sparks online criticism

The French Navy's clarification has stirred a hornet's nest online, with many accusing Pakistani media of spreading misinformation. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya highlighted the incident as proof of Pakistan's "desperate misinformation machinery." He wrote on X, "The Fr

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