Two Rafale jets, two MiG-29s, two Su-30s, and one Jaguar aircraft were part of a 'spearhead' formation, which symbolised the 'Sindoor formation'. Screengrab
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Firstpost26-01-2026, 20:27

India Flies Rafale BS-022 at Republic Day Parade, Debunking Pakistan's Claims

  • India showcased Rafale BS-022 at the 77th Republic Day parade, a jet Pakistan falsely claimed to have shot down during Operation Sindoor.
  • The Indian Air Force (IAF) released a video of Rafale BS-022 soaring, reaffirming India's air power and dismissing Pakistani propaganda.
  • The parade featured 29 aircraft, including Rafale, Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, and Jaguar jets, performing spectacular fly-pasts over Kartavya Path.
  • Formations like 'Sindoor' and 'Vajraang' highlighted the IAF's strategic capabilities and paid tribute to Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorists after the Pahalgam attack.
  • Operation Sindoor involved precision strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and PoK, followed by retaliatory strikes on Pakistani airbases, causing significant damage.

Why It Matters: India's Republic Day parade featured Rafale BS-022, disproving Pakistan's false claims of its destruction.

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