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politics27 days ago•5 min saved

France's far-right weaponizes FCAS collapse to push sovereignty-first defense

France's National Rally seizes the collapse of the Franco-German FCAS program to argue for a sovereignty-first defense policy, accusing Macron of pushing European integration while Berlin pulls the plug. The party says France could pursue its own fighter jet but warns the cost is daunting, while not ruling out some partnerships. Analysts note the defeat feeds anti-German sentiment and raises budget questions ahead of the presidential election, as lawmakers suggest a future emphasis on France-first industry and defense.

via politico.eu|

#dassault-aviation #fcas #france

defense1 month ago•2 min saved

Belgian PM slams FCAS stalemate in Europe’s future fighter jet plans

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever criticized Paris and Berlin for not agreeing on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), calling the deadlock 'pure stupidity' and warning it could leave Europe irrelevant in air defense for years. The multi-nation program, which also includes drones and a combat cloud, is meant to replace the Eurofighter and Rafale by around 2040, with Belgium as an observer member, but Germany and France paused the fighter component amid disagreements between Dassault Aviation and Airbus Defence and Space.

via politico.eu|

#belgium #dassault-aviation #defense

aviation-international-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Multiple Charter and Private Jets Crash in Afghanistan, Leaving Survivors and Casualties"

A Russian-registered charter ambulance flight with six people on board, including a bedridden patient and her husband, disappeared from radar screens over Afghanistan. The plane, a French-made Dassault Aviation Falcon 10 jet, was traveling from Thailand to Moscow via India and Uzbekistan. The pilot had reported low fuel and engine trouble before the plane vanished. The Taliban-run Afghan aviation ministry stated that the plane's planned route did not include passing through Afghanistan's airspace. Russian authorities have opened a criminal case to determine if safety rules were violated, and a team has been sent to the remote crash site in Badakhshan province.

via NBC News|

#afghanistan #aviation-international-news #dassault-aviation

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russian Charter Flight Disappears Over Afghanistan, Cause of Crash Unknown"

A Russian-registered charter ambulance flight with six people on board disappeared from radar screens over Afghanistan, with reports of a crash in a remote, mountainous region of Badakhshan province. The plane, a French-made Dassault Aviation Falcon 10 jet manufactured in 1978, was traveling from India, via Uzbekistan, to Moscow. Authorities are yet to confirm the type of plane, cause of the crash, or casualties, and a team has been dispatched to the crash site, which is over 200 km from the provincial capital and difficult to reach.

via Reuters|

#afghanistan #aviation #dassault-aviation

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russian Charter Flight with 6 People Disappears Over Afghanistan: Crash Confirmed"

A Russian-registered charter ambulance flight with six people on board disappeared from radar screens over Afghanistan, with reports of a crash in a remote, mountainous region of Badakhshan province. The plane, a French-made Dassault Aviation Falcon 10 jet, was traveling from India to Moscow via Uzbekistan. Afghan authorities have dispatched a team to the crash site, but details on the cause and casualties are yet to be confirmed.

via New York Post |

#afghanistan #aviation #dassault-aviation

defense-procurement2 years ago•3 min saved

"France's $5.5 Billion Deal: 42 Rafale Jets Ordered"

France has purchased 42 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation for over $5.5 billion, with the new aircraft to be fitted to the F4 production standard and featuring modernized operational capabilities. The purchase comes amid concerns about the Future Combat Air System, a successor to the Rafale, which isn't expected to enter service before 2045 or 2050. The deal, the first major expenditure under France’s 2024-2030 military budget law, will support over 7,000 jobs across more than 400 companies.

via Defense News|

#dassault-aviation #defense-procurement #fighter-jets