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About Dassault Aviation

Dassault Aviation is a leading French industrial group in defense aeronautics and business aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and supports military aircraft and high-end business jets, while also operating related space-system and services activities. Its strategic positioning is built on a rare dual expertise: sovereign defense, through the Rafale fighter, and premium civil aviation, through the Falcon family. In 2025, the group reported EUR 10.9 billion of orders, EUR 7.4 billion of sales and EUR 1.061 billion of adjusted net income, underscoring a profitable and financially solid industrial profile. Dassault Aviation’s origins date back to 1929, when Marcel Bloch founded Société des Avions Marcel Bloch, the precursor to today’s company. After World War II, the business became Dassault Aviation, later associated with the Dassault industrial group and a long French tradition of integrated aircraft design and manufacturing. The company remains closely tied to French sovereignty and national defense, with a substantial domestic industrial footprint and a central role in military procurement. The group’s business model is centered on two major pillars. On the defense side, the flagship Rafale multirole combat aircraft can carry out a wide range of missions, including air superiority, ground attack, reconnaissance, nuclear deterrence and carrier-based operations. On the civil side, the Falcon family of business jets is known for its range, fuel efficiency, cabin comfort and operational flexibility. Beyond aircraft manufacturing, Dassault Aviation also provides maintenance, in-service support, training, simulation and MRO services through a network of specialized subsidiaries. Dassault Aviation holds a strong market position in European combat aviation, with a backlog of 220 Rafale aircraft at December 31, 2025, including 175 export aircraft and 45 for France. The company has delivered 300 Rafale aircraft since the program began, and 2025 confirmed the continued international expansion of the program, notably in India, the United Arab Emirates and other export markets. On the Falcon side, 37 aircraft were delivered in 2025, while the company continued expanding its global maintenance and support network. Geographically, Dassault Aviation is deeply rooted in France but also has a significant international presence across the United States, Brazil, India, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, China, Malaysia and other strategic markets. The group is also strengthening its industrial footprint in India through increased control of DRAL, supporting the production of Falcon and Rafale components. This international setup supports sales growth, supply-chain resilience and after-sales services worldwide. Notable developments include work on the next Rafale F5 standard and future unmanned systems, as well as preparations for the Falcon 10X launch. By combining technological innovation, sovereign defense relevance and export capability, Dassault Aviation stands out as one of the benchmark listed names in European aerospace and defense.