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One of Moscow’s strongest allies in the Balkans is purchasing more European and US weapons
Scepticism over Brussels’ pledges comes as Rafale jet maker forecasts continued supply chain problems
Sales of the twin-engined jet have grown thanks to tougher US rules diverting defence orders elsewhere
Jet maker Dassault CEO says strains are visible at its operations in Europe and US as well as its suppliers
Macron and Scholz declarations are no guarantee of trouble-free collaboration on defence programme
Pooling resources will be necessary when up against US behemoth Lockheed Martin
Green light expected soon in next phase of Europe’s largest weapons programme
UAE’s Rafale deal tilts balance of power in combat air systems project towards Paris
€2.5bn deal marks one of Athens’ first major defence purchases since financial crisis
Production issues and slow market hamper French manufacturer
Airbus-Dassault jet unveiled in Paris faces political and commercial complexities
Modi government hails arrest over $720m deal for AgustaWestland VIP helicopters
Former French president suggests Delhi forced Dassault to deal with tycoon Anil Ambani
Opposition says purchase from French government at odds with PM’s push to curb ‘crony capitalism’
Enders keen for Britain to to be included in Franco-German plans
The French defence group head and politician lived in his father’s shadow
Defence industry patriarch had often courted political controversy
Project covers plane, missiles and ‘drones flying in swarms’
Axing the Falcon 5X is a risk for the French aviation group
Brexit raises questions over Britain’s role in European defence projects
French industrialist accused of failing to fully disclose his wealth to taxman
Éric Trappier hopes to win further multibillion contracts in Asia
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