Indian MRCA competition

DASSAULT AVIATION delivers its first Rafale to Greece

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

A first group of HAF pilots, already trained for several months by the French Space and Air Force, and 50 HAF technicians will joined the Dassault Aviation Conversion Training Center (CTC) in Mrignac, France to continue their training.

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  • A first group of HAF pilots, already trained for several months by the French Space and Air Force, and 50 HAF technicians will joined the Dassault Aviation Conversion Training Center (CTC) in Mrignac, France to continue their training.
  • The Rafale will provide the HAF with a latest-generation multirole fighter, enabling the Hellenic Republic to ensure its geostrategic stance in full sovereignty.
  • It illustrates also Dassault Aviation's outstanding quality of the cooperation with the Hellenic Air Force, through more than 45 years of uninterrupted and strong partnership.
  • I would like to reaffirm our total commitment to the success of the Rafale in Greece," said Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation.

Dassault Aviation: Croatia selects the Rafale

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Friday, May 28, 2021

(Saint-Cloud, France, May 28, 2021) Croatia has selected the Rafale for its Air Force, following an international call for tenders as part of its Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program.

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  • (Saint-Cloud, France, May 28, 2021) Croatia has selected the Rafale for its Air Force, following an international call for tenders as part of its Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program.
  • The contract between the French and Croatian authorities will cover the acquisition of 12 Rafale previously in service with the French Air Force, as well as fleet support and training.
  • Dassault Aviation and its partners are delighted with the choice of Croatia as a first-time user of a "Dassault aircraft" and the fifth Rafale export customer, and thank the Croatian authorities for their confidence.
  • This latest success in a competition between European and U.S. aircraft confirms the technological and operational superiority of the Rafale, latest-generation, combat proven, multirole fighter.

Dassault Aviation receives order for 12 Rafales for French Air and Space Force

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Friday, January 29, 2021

These aircraft will replace the 12 Rafales of the French Air and Space Force (FASF) sold to the Hellenic Air Force.

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  • These aircraft will replace the 12 Rafales of the French Air and Space Force (FASF) sold to the Hellenic Air Force.
  • Dassault Aviation and its industrial partners would like to thank the French Ministry of the Armed Forces, the French defense procurement agency DGA and the Armed Forces for their renewed confidence.
  • "This contract for 12 new aircraft will enable our Air and Space Force to continue the Rafale build-up while awaiting the fifth tranche, which is scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2030.
  • The Rafale entered service with the French Navy in 2004 and with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) in 2006, gradually replacing the seven types of previous-generation combat aircraft.

Greece equips itself with the RAFALE in the continuity of a partnership with DASSAULT AVIATION of more than 45 years

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Monday, January 25, 2021

As a European country and member of NATO, Greece is a major strategic partner of France.

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  • As a European country and member of NATO, Greece is a major strategic partner of France.
  • Dassault Aviation is honored by the Greek governments decision, that extends an uninterrupted partnership for 45 years.
  • The order for 18 Rafale includes 12 Rafale recently in service with the French Air Force and 6 new Rafale produced at Dassault Aviation plants.
  • I assure them of our total mobilization to achieve the objectives that are defined, said Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation.

Europe Fighter Aircraft Market Growth, Trends, and Forecasts 2020-2025: Several Nations are Upgrading their Existent Fleet and Replacing Aging Fleets - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The "Europe Fighter Aircraft Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Europe Fighter Aircraft Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Europe Fighter Aircraft Market is expected to exhibit a growth rate of more than 4% during the forecast period.
  • In an effort to enhance the aerial combat capabilities, several nations in the region are upgrading their existing fleet of fighter jets and replacing their aging and obsolete fleet with advanced new generation aircraft.
  • Prominent players in the Europe fighter aircraft market are Saab AB, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Dassault Aviation, BAE Systems PLC, Airbus SE.

Global Fighter Aircraft Market: Growth, Trends & Forecast (2020-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

The "Fighter Aircraft Market - Growth, Trends and Forecast (2020-2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Fighter Aircraft Market - Growth, Trends and Forecast (2020-2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Most of the fighter aircraft, being currently manufactured, are based on a conventional take-off and landing configuration.
  • Currently, there are various programs, which are going on, in terms of conventional take-off and landing fighter aircraft.
  • Currently, the United States has over 2,000 fighter aircraft, and the US Department of Defense is now focused on upgrading its fighter aircraft fleet.

Comparative SWOT & Program Strategy Assessment of the World's Top 6 Western Combat Aircraft (4/4.5 Gen) Programs - Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Dassault, Eurofighter and SAAB - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The "Comparative SWOT & Program Strategy Focus - Global Top 6 Western Combat Aircraft (4/4.5 Gen) Programs - Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet, F-15E Strike Eagle, Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon, SAAB JAS-39 Gripen" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Comparative SWOT & Program Strategy Focus - Global Top 6 Western Combat Aircraft (4/4.5 Gen) Programs - Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet, F-15E Strike Eagle, Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon, SAAB JAS-39 Gripen" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Fighter jets have remained a core focus area for nations around the world with their significant role & capabilities in aerial combat, interdiction, penetration of enemy air defenses, ground attack and air dominance/superiority roles.
  • The quest towards the development of 6th generation aircrafts, poised to enter service in the 2030s, has also begun, led by the European FCAS & the British Tempest programs.
  • Global Top Six 4/4.5 Gen Combat Jets - Program Origins, Profile & Snapshot

Dassault Aviation at the Dubai Airshow

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Friday, November 15, 2019

(Saint-Cloud, 15 November 2019) - Dassault Aviation will be at the 2019 Dubai Airshow, from 17 to 21 November.

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  • (Saint-Cloud, 15 November 2019) - Dassault Aviation will be at the 2019 Dubai Airshow, from 17 to 21 November.
  • The Patrouille de France, flying Alpha Jets built by Dassault Aviation, will take part in the show.
  • Dassault Aviation has been a partner of the United Arab Emirates Air Force for more than 40 years.
  • The dual nature of Dassault Aviation gives the Group comprehensive knowledge of both defense and economic issues: Dassault Aviation produces its military aircraft (Rafale, UAVs) and business jets (Falcon) out of the same design office and the same production units.

Dassault Aviation: First Indian Air Force Rafale Handover to the Government of India

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Ceremony held in Dassault Aviation Mrignac facility on October 8th, 2019,

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  • Ceremony held in Dassault Aviation Mrignac facility on October 8th, 2019,
    in the frame of the celebrations of Air Force Day.
  • (Saint-Cloud, October 8th 2019) Today, Eric Trappier, Dassault Aviation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, hosted the handover ceremony of the first Indian Air Force Rafale in Mrignac, Dassault Aviations Rafale final assembly facility.
  • The handover of the first IAF Rafale, materializes the determination of the French Authorities to fulfill the expectations and needs of the Government of India to comfort Indias protection and sovereignty and illustrates the exemplary cooperation between Dassault Aviation and the Indian Air Force, one of the most remarkable partner Dassault Aviations has ever worked with.
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