Dassault's Rafale Jet Production Soars to 3 Per Month, Fueled by Anticipated Indian Navy Deal and Global Demand

French aerospace manufacturer, Dassault Aviation, is significantly increasing production of its Rafale fighter jet to meet a growing global demand. The company plans to ramp up production from two jets per month to three, with CEO Eric Trappier indicating potential to reach four per month if necessary.

This announcement comes via French newspaper Le Tribune, which quoted Trappier highlighting the company's turnaround since 2020, when production had fallen to less than one jet per month.

The surge in demand is reflected in Dassault's order book, which currently includes 18 Rafale jets for 2024, following 60 orders in 2023 and a remarkable 92 in 2022.

Adding to this momentum, France is reportedly expecting a major order from the Indian Navy, potentially for 26 Rafale M jets.

This production increase is not only a testament to the Rafale's enduring popularity but also a reflection of the strength of France's aerospace industry. With its expanding order book and production capabilities, Dassault Aviation is positioning itself as a dominant player in the global fighter jet market.

 

[Akshat]

Also era of this fighters are soon be over. With introduction of drone tech. In Ukraine war most of fighting is around drones and no news of su57 or f16 etc. Nither any tanks winning wars.
US now able to do anything against Iran and Hudi proves they don't have much in hand. Control on red sea is also lost.

russia too lost black sea fleet. Against zero Navy Ukraine.

This proves we need to look at new technologies instead just going blind behind Dassault.

And yet Russia is buying many planes and US is making 100s of those. Pity.

 

[Akshat]

Also we should learn from China buy only which is needed for learning and then reverse engineer it. Make own fighters.

With HAL and ADA? 😂😂

 

[Akilesh]

But we get special 25% discount. Officially confirmed by GoI.

Macron won’t be there give discount.

 

[Akshat]

Macron won’t be there give discount.

Last time we got it from Hollande. So doesn’t matter who is there. France always gives us massive discounts, Panther baby.

 

[PKPRS]

Last time we got it from Hollande. So doesn’t matter who is there. France always gives us massive discounts, Panther baby.

Which Panther baby you are talking about, Marine Le Pen will be buying Su-57 or J-20/FC-31 and stop Rafale production.

 

[Pink Panther]

Which Panther baby you are talking about, Marine Le Pen will be buying Su-57 or J-20/FC-31 and stop Rafale production.

At that time France was desperate to export so might have offered discounts, not any more, their order books are full for next 15 years.

 

[Pink Panther]

But we get special 25% discount. Officially confirmed by GoI.

Batistille day special or Diwali special.

 

[Akshat]

Which Panther baby you are talking about, Marine Le Pen will be buying Su-57 or J-20/FC-31 and stop Rafale production.

Even Russia is not buying that junk anymore 😂😂😂 70% order reduction

 

[Akshat]

Batistille day special or Diwali special.

Friends and family discount

 

[PKPRS]

Even Russia is not buying that junk anymore 😂😂😂 70% order reduction

That’s why we are getting F35A and F-35C Naval Aircraft, right after the US election is done, so no need of $300Mln 4th gen jet or wasting our time talking about them.

 

[ASHOK CARROL]

For acting as a sales team for Rafale which was devoid of orders prior to India ordering 36 F-3and now 26 for navy the french need to give a 40% discount or stand loosing the contract to EURO fighter -2000 tranche 5 or F-35/F-15 Ex of America with total transfer of turbofan engine testing and design production and overhaul with IPR rights or loose the massive contracts not only of fighters but SSKS and SSN technologies .