Éric Trappier
Éric Trappier is the CEO of Dassault Aviation, a leading French aerospace company known for its military and civil aircraft, including the Rafale fighter jet. Under his leadership, Dassault has been at the forefront of discussions regarding the European defense industry, particularly in the context of increasing military production and cooperation among European nations. His insights reflect a growing urgency among European leaders to bolster their defense capabilities in reaction to geopolitical tensions, particularly following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Eric Trappier, the CEO of Dassault, stated that his company could develop the aircraft independently if necessary.
Das europäische Rüstungsprojekt FCAS steht auf der Kippe
Switzerland· 2026-02-14
Éric Trappier is the CEO of Dassault, who wants to have the final say in the aircraft's construction.
«Ανώμαλη προσγείωση» για το ευρωπαϊκό μαχητικό
Greece· 2026-02-12Eric Trappier expressed confidence in Dassault's capabilities in aircraft manufacturing.
100 milyar euroluk projede kriz: Avrupa'nın hayali ölüyor
Turkey· 2026-02-11
Eric Trappier, the president of the aircraft sector of the French manufacturer Dassault, dismissed Pakistan's claims as 'simply untrue'.
Jutarnji list - Peking je i službeno potvrdio vijest koja mjesecima zaokupljala vojne analitičare: 'Da, J-10 je oborio više suparničkih aviona'
Croatia· 2026-01-15
Eric Trappier is the CEO of Dassault and is taking the lead on the new generation jet.
« Un abandon du projet d’avion de chasse européen, tête de gondole de la coopération en matière de réarmement, serait un terrible aveu d’échec »
France· 2025-12-11
Éric Trappier is the CEO of Dassault and has stated that his company is capable of developing the aircraft.
FCAS vor dem Aus – kommt jetzt das KI-gesteuerte autonome Kampfflugzeug?Switzerland· 2025-10-06Eric Trappier is the CEO of Dassault and advocates for a dominant role in the project.
Која е причината што Франција и Германија ќе останат во несреќен брак?
North Macedonia· 2025-08-23
Eric Trappier discussed the challenges facing the Scaf project during a presentation.
Il caccia europeo del futuro torna in discussione: litigi e veti mandano in crisi l’alleanza tra Francia e Germania
Italy· 2025-08-14
Eric Trappier is the CEO of Dassault who expressed doubts about the future of the Scaf project.
Pourquoi Emmanuel Macron et Friedrich Merz vont dîner ensemble à Berlin
Monaco· 2025-07-23
Eric Trappier is the CEO of Dassault Aviation and called for a change in governance regarding the NGF.
L’avion de chasse du futur, symbole des divisions européennes sur la défenseFrance· 2025-06-24
Éric Trappier is the CEO of Dassault Aviation.
World in Progress, el foro de análisis organizado por Prisa, aborda el papel de Europa ante la inestabilidad global | Internacional
Spain· 2025-06-24
Éric Trappier, chief executive of France’s Dassault, indicated that they might proceed independently due to frustrations in a joint fighter jet program.
Paris airshow in subdued mood after deadly Air India crash | Airline industry
United Kingdom· 2025-06-20
Éric Trappier, CEO of Dassault Aviation, rejected Pakistan's claim about shooting down Indian Rafale jets.
'Absolutely incorrect': Rafale maker on Pakistan’s claim on Indian Rafale; says mission success is key | India News
India· 2025-06-15
Dassault chairman Eric Trappier stated that the production of Rafale fuselages outside France is a decisive step in strengthening their supply chain in India.
Dassault ties up with Tata to make Rafale fuselage in Hyderabad | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-06
Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, emphasized the importance of strengthening the supply chain in India.
Big defence boost! Rafale fighter aircraft fuselages to be made by Tata & Dassault in India; first time outside FranceIndia· 2025-06-05Eric Trappier is the CEO of Dassault Aviation, mentioned in the context of a controversial interview.
رافیل ڈیل میں 41 ہزار کروڑ کی کرپشن؟ کانگریس کا نیا دھماکا
Pakistan· 2025-05-15
Eric Trappier, the CEO of Dassault Aviation, announced that all stages of the contract for purchasing 42 Rafale fighter jets have been activated.
Tiga Rafale India Ditembak Jatuh J-10 Pakistan, Apa Pengaruhnya terhadap Pesanan 42 Rafale RI?
Indonesia· 2025-05-08
Eric Trappier is the CEO of Dassault, known for its military aircraft.
EU se sprema za rat: Ovo su odbrambeni džinovi koji će ponovo naoružati Evropu
Serbia· 2025-03-23
Trappier mentioned that Dassault Aviation has accelerated production from one aircraft per month to more than two this year.
Prantsuse ettevõte Dassault hoogustab Rafale sõjalennukite tootmist
Estonia· 2025-03-23
Éric Trappier is the CEO of Dassault Aviation, known for manufacturing military aircraft.
Conheça os gigantes da defesa que rearmarão a Europa com os planos da UE para um grande aumento militar
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-14
The head of French defense giant Dassault, Éric Trappier, commented on the challenges of building a European defense industry.
Europe fears Trump-Putin ‘dirty deal’ as Ukraine scrambles for a place at the table
United States· 2025-02-13
