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Dassault Aviation Stands Firm on FCAS, Will Pursue Other Partners if Airbus Disagreements Can't Be Resolved

Dassault Aviation Pushes Back Against Airbus Disagreements on FCAS

Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier said the company will continue to pursue the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project, despite disagreements with Airbus. Trappier stated that Dassault believes in the project’s potential, but the company will not compromise on its vision. The disagreement between Dassault and Airbus has raised questions about the project’s future, with some analysts suggesting that the FCAS program may be at risk. However, Dassault’s financial performance suggests that the company is confident in its ability to succeed. The company’s annual financial figures show a 27% increase since the start of the year, indicating that Dassault is well-positioned to navigate the challenges facing the FCAS project. This report is based on an interview with Eric Trappier, CEO of Dassault Aviation, and is published by Breaking Defense.

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    Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1772647320510-3026
    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/dassault-ceo-fcas-jet-program-dead-if-clash-with-airbus-not-resolved/
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    Dassault Aviation Stands Firm on FCAS, Will Pursue Other Partners if Airbus Disagreements Can't Be Resolved

    Dassault Aviation Pushes Back Against Airbus Disagreements on FCAS

    Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier said the company will continue to pursue the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project, despite disagreements with Airbus. Trappier stated that Dassault believes in the project’s potential, but the company will not compromise on its vision. The disagreement between Dassault and Airbus has raised questions about the project’s future, with some analysts suggesting that the FCAS program may be at risk. However, Dassault’s financial performance suggests that the company is confident in its ability to succeed. The company’s annual financial figures show a 27% increase since the start of the year, indicating that Dassault is well-positioned to navigate the challenges facing the FCAS project. This report is based on an interview with Eric Trappier, CEO of Dassault Aviation, and is published by Breaking Defense.

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      Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1772647320510-3026
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/dassault-ceo-fcas-jet-program-dead-if-clash-with-airbus-not-resolved/
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