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Dassault Aviation

Dassault Aviation is France’s leading maker of private jets, fighter planes (Rafale, Mirage) and drones. Founded in 1929 by Marcel Bloch, the company changed its name to Dassault when Bloch changed his name.

France, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine
Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Ukraine to star at Eurosatory defence fair

French military equipment exporters plan to lavish great care on their prospective clients at June's Eurosatory defence fair, in the hope that they can land major contracts.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 15.04.2024

A Leclerc XLR tank from KNDS France (ex-Nexter) on display at the Eurosatory defence show in Villepinte, France, in 2022.

India
L3Harris and Thales in contention to equip new Indian spy plane

India's intelligence services are speeding up their efforts to obtain a fleet of state-of-the-art spy planes. The authorities in New Delhi have started contacting different Western industrial groups for assistance.

Free access International Dealmaking 21.03.2024

Czech Republic, France, Qatar
Mirage 2000 fleet looking for new home

Indonesia's new president has decided not to buy the aircraft from Qatar's air force after all, leaving the deal's broker, Excalibur Army, high and dry.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 19.03.2024

China, Middle East, Pakistan
Beijing prospects Gulf states via Pakistani defence firms

Chinese state-owned companies are involved in a number of military production projects with Pakistan's defence industry and are taking advantage of this to boost their export offer.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 04.03.2024

Spotlight | United States
Titanium war: key supplier to end Western defence sales

BAE Systems, Airbus Group and Dassault should take a look at an ongoing court battle between Lockheed Martin and Howmet, one of the main suppliers of titanium to the West. Evidence in the case reveals the titanic stakes surrounding the rare metal, essential to the manufacture of fighter jets but harder to find since the Russian market closed.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 13.02.2024

A Lockheed Martin F-35 in Denmark. Titanium is an essential material in the manufacture of this fighter jet.

Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
Might Muscat buy Riyadh's used Typhoons?

As manufacturers jostle to supply fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, Oman is on the lookout for second-hand war planes.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 12.02.2024

France, Saudi Arabia
France hopes its backing for Saudi Expo 2030 bid brings in big deals

After having supported Saudi Arabia's winning bid to host the next World Expo in 2030, France hopes French businesses will gain from the event. It would especially like to see the site construction be a French affair.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 24.01.2024

France, Saudi Arabia
French arms export body ODAS still sidelined in Saudi Arabia despite reshuffle

ODAS wasn't invited to take part in the recent talks between Dassault and Riyadh, despite having recently appointed a new board administrator with experience of managing major contracts in the region, including a Rafale megadeal.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 16.01.2024

France, Middle East
Macron's rollercoaster Middle East diplomacy

While the war between Israel and Hamas has overshadowed the French president's approach, the absence of a clear line for the Middle East has put the Élysée Palace on the back foot. For 2024, several key issues have been put on hold.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 10.01.2024

French President Emmanuel Macron on 2 December 2023 at COP28 in Dubai.

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
London overtakes Paris in race to equip Riyadh with fighter jets

The prospect of Saudi Arabia procuring France's Dassault Aviation's Rafale jets is fading. The potential deal was stated as a reason for President Macron's planned visit to Riyadh, but with Berlin having recently lifted the embargo on Eurofighter's Typhoon exports, the kingdom now seems to favour London instead.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 09.01.2024

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris in June 2023.

France, Indonesia
Republikorp keen to house Subianto fighter jet fleet in air warfare centre

In the midst of his presidential campaign, Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto is already working out the future of the country's defence contracts if he wins the election on 14 February.

Free access International Dealmaking 01.12.2023

Indonesian Minister of Defense Lieutenant General Prabowo Subianto during a tour of the Boeing F-15EX production line at Boeing's facility in St. Louis, Missouri, on 21 August 2023.

France, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan eyes French Rafale fighter planes

A potential defence sales opportunity also opened up during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the Uzbek capital Tashkent on 2 November, when energy and mining contracts were signed with TotalEnergies and Orano.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 20.11.2023

France, Saudi Arabia
Macron's visit to Riyadh now mooted for early 2024

Keenly awaited in French and Saudi business circles, the French president's planned official visit to Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is turning out to be more complicated than expected.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 09.11.2023

Emmanuel Macron receives Mohammed Bin Salman at Paris's Elysee Palace.

France, Iraq, Kuwait, Middle East
Iraq-Kuwait border dispute threatens Macron's Baghdad III summit

The Iraq-Kuwait maritime dispute over the Khor Abdullah waterway could see Gulf states boycott the third Baghdad Conference that French President Emmanuel Macron is hoping to use as his diplomatic flagship in the region.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 31.10.2023

The Baghdad II Conference was held in Jordan on 20 December 2022.

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
Riyadh to ask for Rafale quote as Typhoon order remains in limbo

After hesitating for several months, Riyadh is set to start making its first moves towards a possible purchase of Rafale aircraft. That would bring the French fighter into direct competition with BAE Systems' Typhoon, which was Saudi Arabia's first choice

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 17.10.2023

France, Qatar
France's Abak Systèmes to supply electronic warfare tools to Qatar

The French firm Abak Systèmes has landed a contract to provide air-combat training software to the Qatari Air Force.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 28.09.2023

France, Middle East
Thales reshuffles senior Gulf execs to strengthen connections with SAMI and Tawazun

With the official creation of its regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia this year, Thales is overhauling management to further consolidate its hand in the region.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 26.09.2023

France, UAE
French-UAE misunderstanding over Airbus Caracal deal explained

The contract between Tawazun and Airbus for 12 Caracal helicopters, put on hold in May, is poised to get back on its feet.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 26.09.2023

Spotlight | France, Ukraine
Ukraine inches closer to obtaining French Mirage

After months in the works, plans to deliver the French fighter plane to Ukraine are now taking shape.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 19.09.2023

Saudi Arabia
GCAP, F-35: France hesitates over Rafale sales pitch as ambitious Riyadh reassesses its fighter options

Will they, won't they? In the eyes of many, Berlin's decision to block the sale of Typhoon fighters to Saudi Arabia has opened up an opportunity for France to pitch Dassault's new generation Rafale. The Saudis are not opposed, but they have several other bids under consideration.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 11.09.2023

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Dassault Aviation

France, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine
Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Ukraine to star at Eurosatory defence fair

India
L3Harris and Thales in contention to equip new Indian spy plane

Czech Republic, France, Qatar
Mirage 2000 fleet looking for new home

China, Middle East, Pakistan
Beijing prospects Gulf states via Pakistani defence firms

Spotlight | United States
Titanium war: key supplier to end Western defence sales

Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
Might Muscat buy Riyadh's used Typhoons?

France, Saudi Arabia
France hopes its backing for Saudi Expo 2030 bid brings in big deals

France, Saudi Arabia
French arms export body ODAS still sidelined in Saudi Arabia despite reshuffle

France, Middle East
Macron's rollercoaster Middle East diplomacy

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
London overtakes Paris in race to equip Riyadh with fighter jets

France, Indonesia
Republikorp keen to house Subianto fighter jet fleet in air warfare centre

France, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan eyes French Rafale fighter planes

France, Saudi Arabia
Macron's visit to Riyadh now mooted for early 2024

France, Iraq, Kuwait, Middle East
Iraq-Kuwait border dispute threatens Macron's Baghdad III summit

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
Riyadh to ask for Rafale quote as Typhoon order remains in limbo

France, Qatar
France's Abak Systèmes to supply electronic warfare tools to Qatar

France, Middle East
Thales reshuffles senior Gulf execs to strengthen connections with SAMI and Tawazun

France, UAE
French-UAE misunderstanding over Airbus Caracal deal explained

Spotlight | France, Ukraine
Ukraine inches closer to obtaining French Mirage

Saudi Arabia
GCAP, F-35: France hesitates over Rafale sales pitch as ambitious Riyadh reassesses its fighter options

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Dassault Aviation

France, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Ukraine to star at Eurosatory defence fair

India L3Harris and Thales in contention to equip new Indian spy plane

Czech Republic, France, Qatar Mirage 2000 fleet looking for new home

China, Middle East, Pakistan Beijing prospects Gulf states via Pakistani defence firms

Spotlight | United States Titanium war: key supplier to end Western defence sales

Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom Might Muscat buy Riyadh's used Typhoons?

France, Saudi Arabia France hopes its backing for Saudi Expo 2030 bid brings in big deals

France, Saudi Arabia French arms export body ODAS still sidelined in Saudi Arabia despite reshuffle

France, Middle East Macron's rollercoaster Middle East diplomacy

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom London overtakes Paris in race to equip Riyadh with fighter jets

France, Indonesia Republikorp keen to house Subianto fighter jet fleet in air warfare centre

France, Uzbekistan Uzbekistan eyes French Rafale fighter planes

France, Saudi Arabia Macron's visit to Riyadh now mooted for early 2024

France, Iraq, Kuwait, Middle East Iraq-Kuwait border dispute threatens Macron's Baghdad III summit

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom Riyadh to ask for Rafale quote as Typhoon order remains in limbo

France, Qatar France's Abak Systèmes to supply electronic warfare tools to Qatar

France, Middle East Thales reshuffles senior Gulf execs to strengthen connections with SAMI and Tawazun

France, UAE French-UAE misunderstanding over Airbus Caracal deal explained

Spotlight | France, Ukraine Ukraine inches closer to obtaining French Mirage

Saudi Arabia GCAP, F-35: France hesitates over Rafale sales pitch as ambitious Riyadh reassesses its fighter options

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China, Philippines, United States
The great US-China subsea cables race in the Pacific

China, Europe, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States
The geopolitical power plays in Earth observation

Hungary
Viktor Orban's new security entourage

Ukraine
Jamming wars

Armenia, Azerbaijan, France
Information wars in the Caucasus

Insiders | China
Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

Insiders | Qatar
Barzan Holdings, Qatar's defence industry giant springing up out of the desert

France, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine
Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Ukraine to star at Eurosatory defence fair

India
L3Harris and Thales in contention to equip new Indian spy plane

Czech Republic, France, Qatar
Mirage 2000 fleet looking for new home

China, Middle East, Pakistan
Beijing prospects Gulf states via Pakistani defence firms

Spotlight | United States
Titanium war: key supplier to end Western defence sales

Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
Might Muscat buy Riyadh's used Typhoons?

France, Saudi Arabia
France hopes its backing for Saudi Expo 2030 bid brings in big deals

France, Saudi Arabia
French arms export body ODAS still sidelined in Saudi Arabia despite reshuffle

France, Middle East
Macron's rollercoaster Middle East diplomacy

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
London overtakes Paris in race to equip Riyadh with fighter jets

France, Indonesia
Republikorp keen to house Subianto fighter jet fleet in air warfare centre

France, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan eyes French Rafale fighter planes

France, Saudi Arabia
Macron's visit to Riyadh now mooted for early 2024

France, Iraq, Kuwait, Middle East
Iraq-Kuwait border dispute threatens Macron's Baghdad III summit

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
Riyadh to ask for Rafale quote as Typhoon order remains in limbo

France, Qatar
France's Abak Systèmes to supply electronic warfare tools to Qatar

France, Middle East
Thales reshuffles senior Gulf execs to strengthen connections with SAMI and Tawazun

France, UAE
French-UAE misunderstanding over Airbus Caracal deal explained

Spotlight | France, Ukraine
Ukraine inches closer to obtaining French Mirage

Saudi Arabia
GCAP, F-35: France hesitates over Rafale sales pitch as ambitious Riyadh reassesses its fighter options