Rafale Jet Pakistan Claimed Shot Down Flies High at Republic Day Parade

• The Rafale jet (BS-022) that Pakistan falsely claimed to have shot down during Operation Sindoor was featured in the Republic Day parade fly-past.
• The Indian Air Force showcased its aerial might with a spectacular fly-past on Kartavya Path, featuring 29 aircraft including Rafale, Su-30 MKI, and MiG-29.
• Pakistan-based propaganda accounts had alleged destruction of Indian Rafale jets and S-400 systems during Operation Sindoor, which India refuted.
• Operation Sindoor involved precision strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and PoK after the Pahalgam terror attack, followed by strikes on Pakistani airbases.
• The fly-past included 'Sindoor formation' dedicated to the operation and 'Vajraang formation' highlighting strategic capabilities, with a Rafale performing a 'Vertical Charlie' manoeuvre.

Why It Matters: The Rafale jet, falsely claimed by Pakistan as shot down, proudly flew at India's Republic Day parade.