China 'deployed' embassies to undermine Rafale: French intel
Monday, 7 July 2025 French intelligence suggests China orchestrated a campaign to undermine the reputation of French-made Rafale jets following their use in India-Pakistan clashes. Chinese embassy officials allegedly spread doubts about the Rafale's performance to potential buyers, promoting Chinese alternatives. This effort aimed to damage sales of the French fighter and boost China's arms industry, though Beijing denies the allegations.
Bastille Day 2025 in Paris turned into a diplomatic and military spectacle as Indonesia—the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation—led the foreign guest honors. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived to oversee the march of his country’s troops, including a striking 200-member military drum unit, through the Champs-Élysées. The gesture marked a deepening of Franco-Indonesian defense ties, with expectations high for Jakarta to confirm major purchases of French Rafale fighter jets and other arms.
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As the Iran-Israel war winds down, France has revealed its covert military role during the conflict. Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed that French forces intercepted fewer than ten Iranian drones aimed at Israel before the ceasefire. Using Rafale jets and ground systems, France acted in self-defense to protect troops and regional installations. The revelation underscores limited NATO involvement in defending Israel and highlights the growing threat from Iran’s drone arsenal, which sought to map Israeli air defenses. France's move marks a rare and bold military admission in the Middle East crisis.
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