NEW DELHI, July 9 -- French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation on Tuesday rubbished reports that said its CEO Eric Trappier had made observations of the use of Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor.

"In response to certain press reports quoting Dassault Aviation Chairman & CEO, Eric Trappier, about the Sindoor operation, Dassault Aviation formally denies that Eric Trappier has made any operational or technical comments regarding the use of the Rafale in this operation," the company said in a brief statement.

Some reports originating in France on Tuesday claimed that Trappier said no Rafale was shot down during the India-Pakistan military clash but the Indian Air Force lost one jet due to technical failure, adding the matter is unde...