Captain Launay
Captain Launay is a distinguished French naval officer with over 25 years of experience flying the Rafale fighter jet. He currently serves as the commander of the Landivisiau Naval Air Base, where he oversees a fleet of 40 Rafale aircraft. Recently, he gained attention for confirming the destruction of multiple Rafale jets during a briefing, which was contested by an Indian delegation. Launay has been involved in significant military operations, including recent nuclear missile testing, and has emphasized the need to study the failures of the Rafale's radar systems in combat to improve future performance.
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Captain Launay has been flying Rafale aircraft for the past 25 years and is the commander of the Landivisiau naval air base.
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