According to international news agencies, shares of Dassault Aviation, the French manufacturer of Rafale aircraft, fell by 1.64% on European stock markets.

Analysts have linked this dip directly to the failure of Indian Rafale jets in combat, calling it a clear reflection of the Pakistan Air Force’s operational excellence.

India had recently signed a major deal with France to procure 26 additional Rafale jets. However, the recent turn of events has sparked intense debate over India’s defense strategy and raised serious questions about the high-cost purchase.

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Criticism has also surged within India itself. Military analysts and social media users have slammed the Rafale jets  underperformance, leaving India’s defense establishment facing growing public pressure.

Notably, Dassault Aviation shares had seen a 3.4% gain over the past five days — a rally that sharply reversed following Pakistan’s successful counterstrike.

The Pakistan Air Force’s precise and decisive action not only dealt a heavy blow to the adversary but also shook confidence in India’s big-ticket defense acquisitions on the international stage.