September 13, 2024
F-35 ‘Destroys’ S-400, Rafale Deal ‘Cancelled’ — Fake News Goes Viral, Media Fooled
A viral spread of fake news claimed that the U.S. F-35 had defeated Russia's S-400 air defense system, and that India had scrapped its Rafale deal with France. The fabricated stories misled the public and even fooled some media outlets, highlighting the dangers of misinformation in today's digital age.