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Dassault selects Arkadia Space to supply “RCS” propulsion for reusable VORTEX-D spaceplane demonstrator

Dassault Aviation has chosen Spain’s Arkadia Space to provide the VORTEX-D demonstrator’s propulsion system. The selected RCS architecture is based on Arkadia’s ARIEL 250 N thrusters, using hydrogen peroxide as a “green” propellant aimed at improving safety and efficiency for orbital missions.

2026-04-27T07:20:32.597847-07:00

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2026-03-25T02:50:10.174041-07:00

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Dassault sets two-to-three week deadline to salvage Franco‑German‑Spanish FCAS fighter programme

2026-04-01T01:45:22.332370-07:00

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Dassault Falcon 20 suffers dual‑engine malfunction in icing conditions during NATO exercise

2026-04-06T23:01:06.231277-07:00

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Egypt signs for 24 Dassault Rafale fighters—the Rafale’s first international export milestone Egypt’s agreement to purchase 24 Dassault Rafale fighters marks the jet’s first international sale, underscoring how the French platform has struggled to build export demand outside France. The deal expands Rafale’s footprint even as Dassault continues to position the program for new customers.

2026-04-28T15:34:31.654299-07:00

Egypt signs for 24 Dassault Rafale fighters—the Rafale’s first international export milestone

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India–France Rafale deal stalls: no agreement signed for 36 jets despite French defense minister visit India and France did not sign any agreement for the Indian Air Force’s proposed purchase of 36 Rafale fighters during French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian’s visit. The lack of a signed deal underscores ongoing contracting, timing, and stakeholder alignment challenges around the next Rafale export step.

2026-04-28T14:20:27.555666-07:00

India–France Rafale deal stalls: no agreement signed for 36 jets despite French defense minister visit

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Dassault selects Arkadia Space to supply “RCS” propulsion for reusable VORTEX-D spaceplane demonstrator Dassault Aviation has chosen Spain’s Arkadia Space to provide the VORTEX-D demonstrator’s propulsion system. The selected RCS architecture is based on Arkadia’s ARIEL 250 N thrusters, using hydrogen peroxide as a “green” propellant aimed at improving safety and efficiency for orbital missions.

2026-04-27T07:20:32.597847-07:00

Dassault selects Arkadia Space to supply “RCS” propulsion for reusable VORTEX-D spaceplane demonstrator

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Dassault Falcon 20 suffers dual‑engine malfunction in icing conditions during NATO exercise A Dassault Falcon 20 supporting a NATO military exercise experienced simultaneous loss of both engines while climbing through 11,000 ft toward 13,000 ft in icing weather on 24 March, French BEA said, citing preliminary information from Hungarian investigators. Authorities have opened a probe and are reviewing flight data.

2026-04-06T23:01:06.231277-07:00

Dassault Falcon 20 suffers dual‑engine malfunction in icing conditions during NATO exercise

Flying Magazine

Dassault unveils Falcon 10X to take aim at North American luxury bizjet market Dassault on Tuesday gave a first look at the Falcon 10X, a long‑range business jet it positions to compete with luxury offerings from major North American rivals. The public reveal advances the program into its market-facing phase as Dassault courts ultra‑premium customers.

2026-04-06T13:45:51.336620-07:00

Dassault unveils Falcon 10X to take aim at North American luxury bizjet market

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France to self‑fund Rafale F5 after UAE pulls out of €3.5bn deal over tech‑transfer row France will fund the Rafale F5 development alone after the UAE walked away from a proposed €3.5 billion contribution, La Tribune reports. Abu Dhabi quit negotiations when Paris refused to provide what the UAE described as "meaningful" technology transfers, stalling a potential export partnership.

2026-04-02T02:25:47.387168-07:00

France to self‑fund Rafale F5 after UAE pulls out of €3.5bn deal over tech‑transfer row

Reuters

Dassault sets two-to-three week deadline to salvage Franco‑German‑Spanish FCAS fighter programme Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier has given France, Germany and Spain two to three weeks to reach an agreement to salvage the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Next Generation Fighter, warning the flagship tri‑national programme risks collapse amid an escalating industrial and governance dispute with Airbus.

2026-04-01T01:45:22.332370-07:00

Dassault sets two-to-three week deadline to salvage Franco‑German‑Spanish FCAS fighter programme

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Dassault's Falcon 10X wows crowd at Bordeaux roll‑out Dassault's Falcon 10X made a high‑profile appearance at a Bordeaux roll‑out event, wowing attendees and marking a major milestone for the company. The unveiling showcased the new large‑cabin Falcon and represented a key public moment in the aircraft's program, drawing praise from customers and industry observers.

2026-03-27T09:25:33.988666-07:00

Dassault's Falcon 10X wows crowd at Bordeaux roll‑out

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Dassault selects Arkadia Space to supply “RCS” propulsion for reusable VORTEX-D spaceplane demonstrator

Deutsche Aircraft adopts Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE and VR to accelerate D328eco development

Dassault sets two-to-three week deadline to salvage Franco‑German‑Spanish FCAS fighter programme

Dassault Falcon 20 suffers dual‑engine malfunction in icing conditions during NATO exercise

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