Some Pakistani social media accounts are sharing false claims that India refused to let a Dassault Aviation audit team enter the country. According to these posts, a French investigative group had sent the team to check on Rafale fighter jets, and India denied them access. These claims are not true. There is no official news, report, or proof that such a team was ever sent—or that India stopped them.
Propagandist account @_FaridKhan post this with the claim:
Breaking: India refused to allow Dassault Aviation’s audit team to inspect Rafale jets in stock. The team was sent by the French investigative commission. proves India is hiding damages and Pakistan won the war. Pakistan shot down Rafale jets. Alhamdullilah
Another propagandist @DI313_ post the same:
BREAKING:
India’s refusal to grant immediate access to Dassault Aviation’s audit team dispatched by the French investigative commission to inspect Rafale jets in stock, along with its declaration of several Air Force bases as “insecure” for the delegation, has led to frustration and disappointment among French diplomats and commission officials.
@Defence_Index is posting:
BREAKING: India’s refusal to immediately allow Dassault Aviation’s audit team—sent by the French investigative commission—to inspect Rafale jets in stock, and declaring various Air Force bases as “insecure” for the delegation, has sparked frustration and disappointment among French diplomats and commission members.
@rkmtimes also posting that:
BREAKING:
France says, India refusal to allow French investigative commission to Investigate downed the #Rafale fighter jets amid falls of Rafale Stocks Market globally.
Other influencers and propagandist @thinking_panda, @MuvaddatTv, @profapm and @NavCom24 are spreading this misinformation on social media.
Truth About Dassault Aviation’s Rafale Deal With India:
When this claim began spreading widely on social media, the D-Intent Data Team launched an investigation, reviewing international news reports, official government sources, and updates from Dassault Aviation. Our findings confirm that the story is false and part of a broader disinformation campaign originating from Pakistani sources after Operation Sindoor, aimed at undermining the strong defense relationship between India and France. A detailed review of Dassault Aviation’s official website revealed no mention of any audit team or dispute involving India; instead, the latest update, dated April 28, 2025, confirms that India has signed a deal to acquire 26 Rafale Marine jets for the Indian Navy. This official announcement reaffirms the strength and stability of the India–France defense partnership, and had any actual issue occurred, it would have been acknowledged by Dassault, the French government, or Indian defense authorities—none of whom have released any such statements.
The evidence overwhelmingly disproves the false claims circulating online, reaffirming the strong and transparent defense collaboration between India and France.
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) May 25, 2025
ANALYSIS: Fake
FACT: Pakistani accounts are spreading false claims alleging that India denied access to a Dassault Aviation audit team sent by a French investigative commission to inspect Rafale jets in stock. These allegations are entirely baseless, fabricated, (1/3) pic.twitter.com/a6HPEllluL
Intent:
Propagandists are circulating false claims about India and Dassault Aviation to set their narrative and cast doubt on the transparency of the Rafale deal. The goal is to mislead the public and weaken trust in India’s defense ties with France, especially in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor.
Conclusion:
Claim: India denied entry to a Dassault Aviation audit team sent by a French investigative body to inspect Rafale fighter jets.
Fact: No Dassault Aviation audit team was sent to India, and there is no official record or credible source confirming any such denial by Indian authorities.
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