Dassault CEO strikes dark tone on Europe’s sixth-gen fighter progress
PARIS — Dassault Aviation CEO Éric Trappier slammed the cooperation with Airbus on developing a European sixth-generation fighter…
France to Increase Production of the Dassault Rafale and Expand Key Air Base
French President Emmanuel Macron announced this week that Paris would seek to increase its fleet of Dassault Rafale…
Rafale jets, submarines push France’s defense exports to $19B in 2024
PARIS — French defense export orders had their second-best year ever in 2024, rising to more than €18…
Croatia Accepts Seventh French Rafale Jet
The Croatian Air Force has taken delivery of its seventh of 12 pre-owned Rafale combat aircraft from France…
France, Germany to hammer out next steps for delay-prone FCAS warplane
PARIS — France, Germany and Spain will refine the scope of their future sixth-generation fighter jet and its…