What Macron’s “forward deterrence” demands from France’s Rafale fleet
French President Emmanuel Macron introduced “forward deterrence” in his speech at Île Longue on March 2, 2026, signaling…
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Falcon 10X program moves towards flight testing following glitzy unveiling
Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 10X program will now move toward its next big milestone, flight testing, after a glitzy…
Eric Trappier: ‘Airbus is not respecting the FCAS agreement, not Dassault’
Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier used the company’s 2025 annual results briefing to reject allegations that Dassault is failing…
Dassault 2025 results: deliveries rise, backlog tops €46.6B on Rafale demand
Dassault Aviation’s 2025 results were lifted by higher Rafale and Falcon deliveries and a defense backlog that continues…
India reportedly seeks 31 more Rafale Marine fighters as 114-jet deal advances
India has reportedly asked France to provide 31 additional carrier-capable Dassault Rafale Marine jets for the Indian Navy. This comes alongside New Delhi’s parallel effort to procure 114 Rafale fighters for…
Dassault backs Harmattan AI to bring controlled autonomy to Rafale F5 and UCAS
Dassault Aviation has announced a strategic partnership with French defense technology company Harmattan AI and is leading the…
Dassault Aviation edges past 2025 Rafale target as demand stays high
Dassault Aviation slightly exceeded its Rafale delivery target in 2025, but the French manufacturer is still producing its…
First glance at Dassault’s new Falcon 10X: pictures
The first image of a fully assembled Falcon 10X, Dassault’s new large long-haul executive jet, has been published…
Airbus CEO remains confident in FCAS despite ongoing tensions with Dassault
The head of Airbus has once again voiced his confidence in the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS),…
French senator claims Airbus FCAS shortfalls drove Dassault’s governance push
A French senator has claimed that Airbus Germany failed to produce several technical sub-assemblies for the Future Combat…
Dassault and Thales to develop AI for crewed and uncrewed combat aircraft
Dassault Aviation and Thales have entered a long-term strategic partnership to develop “controlled and supervised” artificial intelligence (AI)…
Germany’s Airbus works council renews call to end FCAS partnership with Dassault
Airbus Defence and Space’s works council in Germany has again questioned Dassault Aviation’s role in the Future Combat…
France uses Mirage 2000D RMV to test combat AI and human-machine teaming
France’s upgraded Mirage 2000D RMV, a mid-life program covering 55 aircraft, is evolving from a straightforward modernization into…
Dassault and Bombardier face strategic crossroads in large-cabin segment
AeroTime is pleased to welcome a new columnist with global aviation expertise. René Armas Maes is an international…
Dassault Aviation ‘ready’ to supply Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine
Ukraine is now exploring the acquisition of Dassault Rafale fighter jets, adding France to its growing list of…
France considers counter-drone and AI upgrades for Mirage 2000D RMV
The French Air and Space Force (Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace, AAE) is exploring further upgrades for…
Dassault Aviation completes 300th Rafale jet as backlog swells and output rises
Dassault Aviation has completed the 300th Rafale, marking a new milestone for France’s flagship multirole fighter at a…
France orders 5 more Dassault Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft
The French defense procurement agency, the Direction générale de l’armement (DGA), has ordered five additional Falcon 2000 LXS…