DefenseAfter Gripen deal, Ukraine orders 16 Rafale fightersFrench-built fighters are scheduled to enter service in 2028 and 2029July 13, 2026Read more
DefenseDassault leaves door open to new fighter partners after FCAS collapseCEO also confirms dispute with Airbus over Eurodrone program after France withdrew planned procurementJuly 01, 2026Read more
Business AviationFalcon 10X takes flight as Dassault launches certification campaignUltra-long-range business jet reached 40,000 feet and Mach 0.82 during maiden flight; entry into service remains planned for 2027June 19, 2026Read more
DefenseWhy Europe’s next-generation fighter program collapsed after years of negotiationsDisputes over leadership, conflicting military requirements and the war in Ukraine ultimately doomed the FCAS projectJune 10, 2026Read more
DefenseFrance and Germany abandon joint sixth-generation fighter projectCollapse of flagship FCAS fighter program follows years of disputes between Airbus and DassaultJune 08, 2026Read more
DefenseNew FCAS talks collapse, casting doubt over Europe’s next-generation fighter programMediation between Airbus and Dassault fails to resolve dispute over sixth-generation system, according to reportApril 20, 2026Read more
DefenseFrance set to fund Rafale F5 alone after UAE withdraws from co-financing talksCollapse of negotiations leaves Paris to absorb multibillion-euro program as development of next standard continuesApril 03, 2026Read more
DefenseDassault CEO gives FCAS partners weeks to reach agreementEric Trappier warns time is running short for France, Germany and Spain to resolve disputes over control of the future fighter programApril 01, 2026Read more
IndustryDeutsche Aircraft to use Dassault 3D platform in D328eco programDigital engineering environment will support development and production of regional turbopropMarch 25, 2026Read more
DefenseMacron and Merz to address FCAS tensions amid industry disputeFuture of European fighter program under pressure as partners clash over controlMarch 18, 2026Read more