Disinformation Networks Targeted Rafale Jets to Favor Iran and Pakistan

Cyabra uncovers coordinated disinformation networks smearing Rafale while boosting Iran and Pakistan’s jets.

Cyabra uncovered how fake networks worked in unison to smear French-made Rafale fighter jets while boosting pro-Iran and pro-Pakistan narratives.

These same fake accounts quickly shifted their focus from attacking Rafale to amplifying support for Pakistan’s JF-17 and promoting Iran during regional conflicts.

The report shows how easily disinformation can hijack global defense conversations and why understanding these hidden networks is critical to protecting truth online.

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