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Dassault to develop Rafale F5 independently, targets export sales from 2035

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Dassault Aviation is developing the Rafale F5 without a foreign industrial partner, CEO Eric Trappier said. The company expects to offer the upgraded “super Rafale” on international markets from 2035, setting a long-term export horizon for the fighter program and its industrial base.

Discovered 2026-08-27T01:49:56.762850-07:00 | 2026-08-27T01:49:56.762850-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Dassault’s decision to proceed without a foreign partner defines the industrial structure and national control of the Rafale F5 program.
  • A planned export offering from 2035 gives prospective customers and defense planners a long-term reference point for future fighter procurement and fleet modernization.
  • The program’s independent development path may shape Dassault’s position in the international combat-aircraft market, where export access and industrial partnerships are central to major fighter deals.

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