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French ex-pilot, who claimed IAF lost Rafale during Operation Sindoor, being probed for spying for China

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In May 2025, Pierre-Henri Chuet sparked major controversy when the questioned the performance of Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF) during Operation Sindoor.

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French ex-Navy pilot under espionage probe over China links: How Rahul Gandhi echoed his Rafales claims during Operation Sindoor

According to French media reports, investigators believe Chuet made at least two undeclared trips to China in September 2018 and August 2019 while he was still serving in the French Navy.

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French ex-pilot, who claimed IAF lost Rafale during Operation Sindoor, being probed for spying for China

In May 2025, Pierre-Henri Chuet sparked major controversy when the questioned the performance of Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF) during Operation Sindoor.

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The Statesman broke the news on Friday, July 31, 2026.
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