France receives the first NH90 Standard 2 after years of technical and availability issues across the multinational helicopter fleet

Military transport aircraft enters real-world firefighting operations for the first time using a 20-tonne retardant delivery system

French-built fighters are scheduled to enter service in 2028 and 2029

CEO also confirms dispute with Airbus over Eurodrone program after France withdrew planned procurement

Upgrade will allow transport aircraft to coordinate drones, missiles and combat assets while Airbus seeks new operators

Collapse of flagship FCAS fighter program follows years of disputes between Airbus and Dassault

Collapse of negotiations leaves Paris to absorb multibillion-euro program as development of next standard continues

New flagship will replace Charles de Gaulle and enter service in 2038

Clash with Airbus over leadership of Europe’s sixth-generation fighter recalls disputes that split earlier multinational projects

Kyiv expects further transfers as talks continue on AASM Hammer bombs and SCALP-EG cruise missiles