China has deployed its embassies worldwide to spread disinformation about French-made Rafale jets and other Western defence systems following Operation Sindoor, according to a former senior Indian intelligence official who has made explosive claims about the conflict’s broader implications for the global arms trade.
Lieutenant General K.J.S. Dhillon (Retd), former Director General of India’s Defence Intelligence Agency, revealed that Beijing orchestrated a coordinated propaganda campaign through its diplomatic missions after the operation demonstrated what he described as the superior performance of Indian, Russian, and French weapon systems over Chinese alternatives.
“Chinese propaganda through their embassies trying to prove that their weapon systems are better than the French systems or Russian systems or Indian systems,” Dhillon explained in a television interview, describing the motivation behind the campaign.
Unprecedented Nuclear Standoff
The former intelligence chief characterised Operation Sindoor as a watershed moment in military history, describing it as “the first conflict in the history where two nuclear powers were involved in war fighting with each other.” According to Dhillon’s account, the operation resulted in Pakistan’s swift defeat, with the country’s defensive capabilities systematically dismantled.
“Within 72 hours, Pakistan’s air defence was down, Pakistan’s air force was grounded, and India could hit their 13 air bases and other installations at will,” he claimed, painting a picture of comprehensive military superiority.
The conflict’s conclusion came abruptly, according to the general: “On the fourth day of the battle, Pakistan was down to their knees, and that is when at exactly 3:35 p.m. their DGMO picked up the phone, called up our DGMO, and asked for cessation of hostilities.”
Market Consequences Expose Reality
The operation’s impact extended far beyond the battlefield, with financial markets providing what Dhillon described as an unvarnished assessment of the conflict’s outcome. Chinese defence stocks suffered significant losses following the operation, with the former DG DIA citing specific figures that he claimed demonstrated the market’s reaction to the performance of Chinese weapon systems.
“On 13th of May, Chinese markets defence index fell by 3%, and two of the main weapon manufacturing companies… their shares slipped by 8.6% and 6.3% respectively in a single day,” he stated, adding pointedly that “markets are not driven by propaganda. Markets are driven by actuals.”
Weapon System Performance Claims
Dhillon’s most striking assertions related to the comparative performance of different nations’ defence systems during the operation. He claimed that whilst Indian, Russian, and French systems performed flawlessly, Chinese and Turkish systems failed to meet expectations.
“All our weapon systems hit the intended target on the 10th morning. None of the projectors, including Chinese missiles and Chinese aircraft, could hit any of our military installations over the 3 days which they were trying,” the general asserted.
International Conspiracy Allegations
The former intelligence chief suggested that the propaganda campaign extended beyond China alone, implicating other international players in what he described as a coordinated effort to protect market share in the global arms trade.
“This is a very deep rooted conspiracy, and this has not been hatched by Chinese alone. There are other players whose interest lies in selling their weapon systems if they prove to the world by false narrative that Indian, French, or Russian weapon systems were beaten during Operation Sindoor,” he claimed.
The timing of the operation proved particularly significant, according to Dhillon, as it coincided with global procurement decisions for fourth and fifth-generation aircraft systems. The conflict’s outcome, he suggested, disrupted established narratives about weapon system effectiveness just as many nations were preparing major defence purchases.
Self-Reliance Imperative
Looking towards the future, Dhillon emphasised India’s unique strategic position and the necessity for defence self-sufficiency. He described India’s geopolitical challenges in stark terms, noting that the country is “the only country in the world which has got two nuclear neighbours, and both of them are not friendly to you.”
“Tomorrow’s war is going to be fought only if you have indigenous capabilities. No one in the world is going to help you during a war because then they will ask for their pound of flesh,” he warned, advocating for increased investment in domestic defence manufacturing capabilities.
Global Arms Trade Implications
The revelations come at a crucial juncture for the international defence market, with many nations reassessing their procurement strategies in light of evolving geopolitical tensions. Dhillon’s claims, if accurate, suggest that Operation Sindoor may have fundamentally altered perceptions of various nations’ defence capabilities, potentially reshaping future arms deals worth billions of pounds.
The use of diplomatic missions for propaganda purposes represents a significant escalation in information warfare tactics, according to the former intelligence official, who suggested that such activities exploit the “sanctity” traditionally accorded to embassy operations.
As the global defence industry continues to evolve, with sixth-generation aircraft systems under development and emerging technologies reshaping warfare, the implications of Operation Sindoor may continue to reverberate through international arms markets for years to come.
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