Rafale exports drive Dassault's strong first half for France (defence24.com)

• Sales +46% to €4.16B, operating profit +83% to €330M
• 12 Rafale delivered (10 export, 2 France); defence sales 71% of total
• India strategic target: 114 Rafale in direct negotiations
• FCAS/NGF halted; Rafale F5 planned for 2033-2035
• Full-year guidance: €8.5B sales, 28 Rafale and 40 Falcon deliveries

"Dassault Aviation reported a 46% sales increase to €4.16 billion in H1 2026, driven by higher Rafale export deliveries. Operating profit rose 83% to €330 million. New orders fell to €2.88 billion from over €8 billion, but the prior period included a large Indian naval order. The company prioritizes India's potential order for 114 Rafale and is deepening industrial ties. The FCAS/NGF programme has been halted; Dassault is advancing Rafale F5 standard and seeking alternatives. Full-year guidance: €8.5 billion sales, 28 Rafale and 40 Falcon deliveries."