Taiwan eyes Rafale as Mirage 2000 fleet nears retirement, says Dassault CEO
Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, has confirmed that Taiwan is showing clear interest in acquiring…
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Dassault Aviation inaugurates new Rafale, Falcon production plant near Paris
Dassault Aviation has inaugurated a new production facility in Cergy, northwest of Paris, marking the first time since…
Ursula von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming in Bulgaria
A flight carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen encountered GPS jamming during its approach to Plovdiv…
France’s Falcon 8X-based Archange intelligence aircraft performs maiden flight
The first aircraft developed under France’s Archange program has completed its maiden flight, according to the country’s defense…
Airbus casts doubt on FCAS fighter jet program, urges return to agreed terms
The Future Combat Air System (FCAS), one of Europe’s sixth-generation fighter program, may be at risk of unraveling.…
Belgium reconsiders FCAS role after Dassault CEO slams F-35 deal
Belgium is reviewing its planned full membership in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program following a wave…
Did France really ask for 80% control of Europe’s next-gen fighter jet program?
Tensions within the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program recently resurfaced following a report by German defense outlet…
Dassault Aviation and Tata to produce Rafale fighter fuselages in India
Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have signed four Production Transfer Agreements for the manufacture of…
Dassault CEO warns France risks falling behind in military spaceplane race
As China rehearses space combat tactics and the United States ramps up investment in military space capabilities, France…
Top 10 largest aircraft manufacturers in 2025
There are many ways to rank the largest aircraft manufacturers. We could look at the number of employees,…
Dassault Aviation forecasts increased revenue for 2025 after solid 2024 results
Dassault Aviation has released its financial results for the fiscal year 2024 and outlined its strategic plans for…
Dassault nEUROn to fly again, driving France’s new combat drone development
The nEUROn combat drone demonstrator, developed under the leadership of Dassault Aviation, is set to return to the…
Thales enhances Rafale reconnaissance with AI-driven Talios pod upgrade
Thales has announced a new upgrade to its Talios laser designation pod, specifically designed for Dassault Aviation’s Rafale…
Airbus reportedly wins France’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft program over Dassault
Unconfirmed reports suggest that the French Ministry of the Armed Forces has chosen Airbus Defence & Space over…
F1 driver Charles Leclerc trades Ferrari car for Rafale jet with French Air Force
Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc swapped his Ferrari for a Rafale fighter jet during a special two-day training…
France to deliver three upgraded Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine in early 2025
France is set to supply three Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine during the first quarter of 2025. …
The Dassault Mercure: France’s answer to the Boeing 737 that failed to take off
The dawn of the jet age brought with it a range of new aircraft designed for a variety…
French defense minister opposed transfer of second-hand Rafale jets to Ukraine
French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu opposed the transfer of second-hand Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine. According…