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Dassault reiterates plan for Rafale successor demonstrator, targeting flight by 2031 if development contract arrives promptly

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Dassault Aviation chief executive Eric Trappier says a demonstrator for the Rafale’s sixth-generation successor could fly by 2031, provided the development contract is awarded promptly. The timeline makes contract timing a key condition for the company’s stated target.

Discovered 2026-10-23T09:05:03.513561-07:00 | 2026-10-23T09:05:03.513561-07:00

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  • The 2031 flight target is conditional on prompt receipt of a development contract, making contract timing central to Dassault’s stated schedule.
  • The plan concerns a sixth-generation fighter intended to succeed the Rafale, signaling a continuing development path for the company’s combat-aircraft portfolio.
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