India Admits to Losing Multiple Fighter Jets in Recent Clash with Pakistan After French Pressure In a development that has gripped South Asia’s security community, India has officially admitted to losing multiple fighter jets in its recent conflict with Pakistan. The rare admission followed intense diplomatic pressure from France, a key defense partner, highlighting the increasing role of foreign governments in shaping regional transparency. The Indian Ministry of Defence disclosed that several aircraft were lost in an aerial engagement near the Line of Control (LoC) during a recent escalation. This statement marks a significant reversal from earlier denials and unverified narratives, which had been contradicted by visual evidence and international reporting. Admission Follows French Diplomatic Pressure While domestic calls for transparency had grown steadily, it was reportedly France that played a pivotal role in pushing India toward public disclosure. France, the manuf...
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