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Dassault pivots after FCAS breakup: Rafale successor demo plans by 2032 alongside Falcon 10X delay to after 2029

Following the termination of the trinational New Generation Fighter/FCAS program, Dassault Aviation is moving to develop a Rafale successor via an independent combat-aircraft demonstration effort targeted for 2032. In parallel, Dassault has pushed Falcon 10X entry into service to no earlier than 2029, citing schedule slippage tied to tighter post–A320neo/max-style certification requirements.

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2026-07-22T22:04:27.308266-07:00

Reuters

Dassault Aviation lifts first-half sales and profit while keeping full-year targets unchanged as defense spending accelerates

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2026-07-22T09:49:11.710101-07:00

Inflight Online

ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium wins EASA and FAA approvals to maintain Dassault Falcon 6X

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2026-07-15T06:33:41.942302-07:00

AINonline

UK pledges €300M to help Ukraine field a 16-jet Saab Gripen E fleet by 2029

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2026-07-16T22:29:31.150271-07:00

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Dassault pivots after FCAS breakup: Rafale successor demo plans by 2032 alongside Falcon 10X delay to after 2029 Following the termination of the trinational New Generation Fighter/FCAS program, Dassault Aviation is moving to develop a Rafale successor via an independent combat-aircraft demonstration effort targeted for 2032. In parallel, Dassault has pushed Falcon 10X entry into service to no earlier than 2029, citing schedule slippage tied to tighter post–A320neo/max-style certification requirements.

2026-07-22T22:04:27.308266-07:00

Dassault pivots after FCAS breakup: Rafale successor demo plans by 2032 alongside Falcon 10X delay to after 2029

FlightGlobal

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Dassault delays Falcon 10X citing tighter post-Max certification rules

2026-07-22T22:04:27.308266-07:00

Dassault delays Falcon 10X cit

Reuters

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Dassault Aviation lifts first-half sales and profit while keeping full-year targets unchanged as defense spending accelerates Dassault Aviation reported higher first-half earnings and said it will keep its targets unchanged. The company attributed the performance to an environment where global military spending is accelerating, even as defense primes face pressure to reduce record order backlogs.

2026-07-22T09:49:11.710101-07:00

Dassault Aviation lifts first-half sales and profit while keeping full-year targets unchanged as defense spending accelerates

AINonline

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UK pledges €300M to help Ukraine field a 16-jet Saab Gripen E fleet by 2029 The UK says it will provide €300 million in financing support to enable Ukraine to bring 16 Saab Gripen E fighters into service by 2029. The package covers pilot training (with initial activity in France), simulation, spares and operational support, with the first four aircraft targeted to be operational from 2028.

2026-07-16T22:29:31.150271-07:00

UK pledges €300M to help Ukraine field a 16-jet Saab Gripen E fleet by 2029

Inflight Online

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ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium wins EASA and FAA approvals to maintain Dassault Falcon 6X EASA and the FAA have approved ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium to perform line and heavy maintenance on the Dassault Falcon 6X. The dual authorization expands MRO capacity for the Falcon 6X, enabling the operator base to access approved maintenance for both routine and deeper checks at a Belgium facility.

2026-07-15T06:33:41.942302-07:00

ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium wins EASA and FAA approvals to maintain Dassault Falcon 6X

FlightGlobal

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Ukraine to receive first Dassault Rafale fighters by 2028 under France deal for 16 jets and licensed production of advanced weap France’s president outlined an agreement to supply Ukraine with an initial batch of 16 combat aircraft, with the first Dassault Rafale fighters planned for delivery by 2028. The package also includes licensed production of advanced weapons, tying fleet delivery to industrial sustainment and supply.

2026-07-14T03:59:18.072133-07:00

Ukraine to receive first Dassault Rafale fighters by 2028 under France deal for 16 jets and licensed production of advanced weap

FlightGlobal

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BAE Systems, Dassault and France advance F-35 and Rafale electronic warfare: fleet-scale EW upgrades, Rafale counter-drone laser BAE Systems outlined how it plans to maintain, upgrade and scale electronic warfare (EW) capabilities across the global F-35 fleet. In parallel, France completed Rafale laser-guided rocket firing trials for counter-drone roles and is progressing Rafale–UAV cooperative missions for SEAD/DEAD, including EW data-sharing using Namib payloads ahead of future F5 collaborative capabilities.

2026-07-13T00:59:04.741227-07:00

BAE Systems, Dassault and France advance F-35 and Rafale electronic warfare: fleet-scale EW upgrades, Rafale counter-drone laser

Bloomberg

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Onex-backed AirSprint to add at least five large-cabin jets via Bombardier, Dassault or Gulfstream Canada’s fractional operator AirSprint, backed by Onex Partners, plans to buy at least five large-cabin aircraft over the next few years, selecting among Bombardier, Dassault Aviation and Gulfstream. The fleet expansion underscores continued demand for premium fractional capacity ahead of AirSprint’s planned Onex-led ownership change.

2026-07-03T05:45:03.271047-07:00

Onex-backed AirSprint to add at least five large-cabin jets via Bombardier, Dassault or Gulfstream

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