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India clears ₹3.6 trillion ($39–40B) defence package to buy 114 Dassault Rafales

India's defence acquisition council has given initial approval for a ₹3.6 trillion (≈$39–40 billion) procurement package that includes 114 Dassault Rafale fighters under the MRFA programme, P‑8I maritime patrol aircraft and other platforms, opening the way for the largest Rafale export order and possible limited local production.

2026-02-12T02:10:28.210360-08:00

Aviation Week

German industry and unions urge homegrown or dual‑fighter plan amid FCAS dispute

2026-02-09T02:38:55.992597-08:00

AeroTime

Indonesia receives first three Dassault Rafale fighters, opening deliveries of 42‑jet order

2026-01-26T05:57:28.540119-08:00

AINonline

Manufacturers push globe‑girdling business jets as Bombardier debuts the Global 8000

2026-01-28T09:39:46.004790-08:00

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India clears ₹3.6 trillion ($39–40B) defence package to buy 114 Dassault Rafales India's defence acquisition council has given initial approval for a ₹3.6 trillion (≈$39–40 billion) procurement package that includes 114 Dassault Rafale fighters under the MRFA programme, P‑8I maritime patrol aircraft and other platforms, opening the way for the largest Rafale export order and possible limited local production.

2026-02-12T02:10:28.210360-08:00

India clears ₹3.6 trillion ($39–40B) defence package to buy 114 Dassault Rafales

Aviation Week

German industry and unions urge homegrown or dual‑fighter plan amid FCAS dispute Germany's largest union and aerospace lobby have urged Berlin to pursue a domestic next‑generation fighter or a dual‑fighter approach inside the Future Combat Air System, signalling deepening industrial and political friction with France. President Macron says FCAS remains viable despite the row over roles and workshare.

2026-02-09T02:38:55.992597-08:00

German industry and unions urge homegrown or dual‑fighter plan amid FCAS dispute

Air Data News

Vietnam evaluates Dassault Rafale as Hanoi reconsiders decades of Sukhoi dependence Vietnam is in talks with Dassault Aviation to evaluate acquiring Rafale fighters, potentially becoming a new international customer as Hanoi reviews decades‑long reliance on Russian Sukhoi jets. The move aims to strengthen the air force’s strike and surveillance capability and represents a strategic procurement shift.

2026-02-06T09:49:15.166123-08:00

Vietnam evaluates Dassault Rafale as Hanoi reconsiders decades of Sukhoi dependence

AINonline

Dassault names Didier Raynard as Asia‑Pacific Falcon sales head Dassault Aviation has appointed Didier Raynard to lead Falcon business-jet sales in the Asia‑Pacific region, succeeding Jean‑Michel Jacob. The change updates the company’s regional commercial leadership for its Falcon line as Dassault advances new-program activity.

2026-02-03T19:15:27.920603-08:00

Dassault names Didier Raynard as Asia‑Pacific Falcon sales head

FlightGlobal

Irish Air Corps to introduce Dassault Falcon 6X as new VIP transport The Irish Air Corps is poised to begin operations with its newly acquired Dassault Falcon 6X, which will be employed primarily for VIP transport. The jet will serve as the service's principal executive airlift asset and is due to enter operational service under the Air Corps' transport fleet.

2026-01-30T04:27:25.847433-08:00

Irish Air Corps to introduce Dassault Falcon 6X as new VIP transport

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Sundt Air ends Dassault operations in Norway, raises Falcon support concerns Norwegian MRO and charter firm Sundt Air has ceased its Dassault Aviation operations, a move that removes local authorized support for Dassault Falcon business jets and raises immediate questions about maintenance, parts and operator support continuity for Falcons in Norway.

2026-01-30T00:33:50.835427-08:00

Sundt Air ends Dassault operations in Norway, raises Falcon support concerns

AINonline

Manufacturers push globe‑girdling business jets as Bombardier debuts the Global 8000 Gulfstream, Dassault and Bombardier are rolling out a new wave of ultra‑long‑range business jets aimed at wealthy Asia‑Pacific clients, offering nonstop, globe‑spanning capability. Bombardier’s Global 8000 prioritizes higher cruise speed and a luxury cabin to shave travel time, positioning it as a subsonic redefinition of long‑range business travel.

2026-01-28T09:39:46.004790-08:00

Manufacturers push globe‑girdling business jets as Bombardier debuts the Global 8000

AeroTime

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Indonesia receives first three Dassault Rafale fighters, opening deliveries of 42‑jet order Indonesia has taken delivery of its first three Dassault Rafale fighters, the opening tranche of a 42‑aircraft contract to modernize the TNI‑AU. The arrivals mark a milestone in Jakarta’s stepped‑up defence spending and are billed as strengthening its air‑deterrence posture in the Indo‑Pacific.

2026-01-26T05:57:28.540119-08:00

Indonesia receives first three Dassault Rafale fighters, opening deliveries of 42‑jet order

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India clears ₹3.6 trillion ($39–40B) defence package to buy 114 Dassault Rafales

German industry and unions urge homegrown or dual‑fighter plan amid FCAS dispute

Indonesia receives first three Dassault Rafale fighters, opening deliveries of 42‑jet order

Manufacturers push globe‑girdling business jets as Bombardier debuts the Global 8000

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