Swamy, in an interview, revealed that Pakistan had successfully shot down five Indian Air Force (IAF) jets using Chinese fighter planes during a recent conflict. According to him, the Chinese jets outperformed the French-made Rafales, which, he claimed, did not meet India's defense requirements.

"Pakistan downed five of our planes using Chinese jets, whereas our planes were French-made," Swamy stated. He further added that the Rafale jets, despite their high price and advanced technology, were not fit for India's defense needs.

The controversy did not stop at the performance of the jets. Swamy brought up allegations of corruption linked to the Rafale deal, stating that any investigation into these claims is being blocked. "Corruption happened in Rafale which won’t be investigated till Modi is the PM," Swamy asserted, indicating a lack of accountability within the Indian leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The recent military face-off between India and Pakistan began after an attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) resulted in 26 tourist deaths, with India accusing Pakistan of being behind the attack, though no evidence was provided. In response, Pakistan launched "Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos," targeting several Indian military locations.

During the confrontation, which ended with a ceasefire on May 10 brokered by the United States, Pakistan managed to down six Indian fighter jets, including three Rafales, and multiple drones. This intense military exchange resulted in the loss of 53 lives, including 13 armed forces personnel and 40 civilians, according to Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Indian Air Marshal AK Bharti commented on the losses, emphasizing that "losses are a part of combat" but refrained from providing further details, stating that discussing the situation could advantage the adversary.

Swamy's statements have added fuel to an already contentious debate regarding the Rafale jets and the integrity of their procurement process, raising questions about India's defense strategies and governmental transparency.