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India is pursuing the acquisition of 114 additional Rafale fighter jets from France's Dassault Aviation, aiming to bolster its air force fleet and address existing capability gaps, with a focus on significant local production.
The Croatian government approved 28 million euros for the procurement of additional equipment and maintenance services for its Rafale aircraft, under a 2024 contract with Dassault Aviation.
Dassault Aviation has warned that only 'weeks' remain to salvage the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, a flagship joint effort by France, Germany, and Spain to build a next-generation combat aircraft, which has faltered due to persistent disagreements between Dassault and Airbus.
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced mediation efforts to resolve disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, aiming to salvage the FCAS program, a flagship joint European effort to build a next-generation combat aircraft.
MDA Space announced Non-GAAP EPS of C$0.45 and revenue of C$499.1 million, surpassing expectations, and provided its financial outlook for fiscal year 2026.
Aerospace firm proposes two separate warplanes amid dispute over who leads €100bn project Airbus has suggested splitting Europe’s faltering future fighter jet programme into two separate warplanes, amid a dispute between manufacturers over who leads the €100bn (£87bn) project. The company’s defence arm – which represents Germany and Spain – and the French partner, Dassault Aviation, are locked in a battle over the jet part of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a wide-ranging project that will also include autonomous drones and a futuristic “combat communications cloud”. Continue reading...
Dassault Aviation has submitted its detailed proposal to India for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets. This acquisition is expected to significantly expand India's combat aircraft fleet and deepen cooperation, with the deal including local production and extensive technology transfer.
Airbus is reportedly open to a two-fighter jet solution for the €100bn Future Combat Air System project, as talks with France's Dassault Aviation remain deadlocked over power struggles.
India is considering a plan for its Air Force in FY26-27, which includes deals for Rafale jets to be made in India by Dassault Aviation and a local partner, along with transport aircraft.
Dassault Aviation has unveiled its new Falcon 10X, a business jet designed for the very high-end, high-speed, and ultra-long-range market, making its first public appearance.
The head of Dassault Aviation warns that the European fifth-generation fighter jet project is currently 'dead' due to Airbus's refusal to collaborate.
French manufacturer Dassault Aviation, following a strong first half of 2026, has closed the chapter on the Franco-German combat aircraft project and is now prioritizing the development of the new Rafale F5 and a large combat drone.
Mediators have been given until April 28 to resolve a power struggle between Airbus and Dassault Aviation in an effort to save the joint Franco-German fighter jet project.
The ambitious Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, a symbol of European defense cooperation, is stalling due to an ongoing deadlock between Airbus and Dassault Aviation, prompting a final attempt by France and Germany to reach an agreement by an April deadline.
Dassault Aviation has officially unveiled its new long-range Falcon 10X business jet, marking a significant development in the luxury aviation market.
France's Dassault Aviation on Wednesday accused Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain in the multibillion-euro Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet program, of see...