Reuters
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.
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By AINonline: First deliveries anticipated in 2028.
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By FlightGlobal: Company advances air defence and precision strike capabilities. Rafael is continuing a period of massive growth, having doubled its output and boosted sales by 30% annually over the last three years under the leadership of chief executive Yoav Tourgeman.
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By Breaking Defense: “Working with the United States government, we are working [...] to determine what is feasible and what is best for Ukraine,” said Raytheon’s Tom Laliberty.
Reuters
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