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Inside China's Military Disinformation Campaign: How Beijing Uses AI and Propaganda to Boost Global Arms Sales
Nov 24, 2025 07:31 pm CST
This analysis examines China's sophisticated disinformation campaigns targeting international defense markets, particularly its efforts to undermine confidence in Western military hardware like France's Rafale fighters used by India. The article reveals Beijing's three-stage propaganda strategy, explores its limited 5% share of global arms exports despite aggressive marketing tactics, and examines how China targets specific nations while struggling with persistent quality and performance issues that keep it relegated as a third-tier weapons supplier competing against established Western manufacturers and emerging competitors.
French Navy Exposes Pakistan's Fake News About Indian Rafale Jets During Operation Sindoor
Nov 23, 2025 06:52 pm CST
The French Navy has officially debunked false claims made by Pakistani media regarding Operation Sindoor, where Geo TV fabricated statements from a French naval commander about Indian Rafale fighter jets. This latest incident highlights Pakistan's ongoing attempts to manipulate international perception through misinformation following India's successful cross-border counterterrorism operation that neutralized over a hundred terrorists in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack.
Ukraine Signs Historic Deal with France for 100 Rafale Fighter Jets and Advanced Air Defense Systems
Nov 17, 2025 11:06 pm CST
Ukraine has signed a landmark agreement with France to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets and advanced SAMP/T air defense systems over the next decade. The strategic military deal, formalized by Presidents Zelensky and Macron in Paris, represents a significant enhancement to Ukraine's defense capabilities against ongoing Russian attacks, with initial deliveries expected within three years.