The French Ministry of Defense, on its web, said: “Rafiel is not a random goal. This plane was deployed at the area of activity that received an international main moment company. ”
“Rafiel was also attacked because this aircraft was a strategic asset of France. Attacking this plane, some sides are trying to damage the authority of France and the base of the industry and technology.
Dassault Aviation sold 533 Rafale, including 323 units for export to Egypt, India, Qatar, Greece, Croatia, the United Arab Emirates, Serbia and Indonesia. Indonesia ordered 42 aircraft and considers the possibility of buying more.
China may hope to weaken security relations under the Asian countries, having spread fears about military equipment supplied by Paris, Justin Bronk, an aviation energy expert from the Institute of Royal United United United United Service, the Institute for Defense and Security Research in London.
“From the point of view of restricting Western influence in the Indo-Pacific region, it makes sense if China takes advantage of performance, or at least a system of weapons-Pakistan as a result of efficiency in shooting in one Rafal as a tool to reduce the attractiveness of jet in the export market,” Bronka said.
“They clearly see the opportunity to damage the prospects of French sales in the region.”
