French aerospace and defense manufacturer specializing in military aircraft, business jets, and defense systems.
| Type | Prime |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Public |
| Founded | 1929 |
| Headquarters | 🇫🇷 Paris, France |
| Region | EUROPE |
| Listed | AVMD · Euronext Paris |
Dassault Aviation is a major European defense contractor headquartered in France, renowned for designing and manufacturing advanced fighter aircraft including the Mirage and Rafale families. The company also produces business jets (Falcon series) and provides defense electronics and systems integration services.
As a multinational consortium participant, Dassault collaborates on major European defense programs and maintains significant export operations across NATO and allied nations.
Founded in 1929 by Marcel Dassault, the company became a leading aircraft manufacturer during the Cold War, producing iconic fighters like the Mirage III and Mirage 2000 before developing the modern Rafale multirole fighter in the 1980s-2000s.