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Defense Bolsters Dassault, Trappier Decries U.S. Tariffs

The French group’s first-half order intake grew 57% in the first half of 2025

Dassault Aviation at the Paris Air Show — Defense technology dominated Dassault Aviation's exhibit at the Paris Air Show in June, as well as its first-half results for 2025.

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

July 22, 2025

Dassault Aviation’s defense activities generally contributed a stronger boost to its business jet unit in half-year financial results announced today. During a press conference in Paris outlining its first-half results, group CEO Éric Trappier warned that an unfavorable outcome to ongoing negotiations between the U.S. government and the EU over tariffs could dent Falcon sales.

During the first six months, total order intake at Dassault grew by 57%, to €8.1 billion ($9.5 billion), from the €5.1 billion recorded in the same period last year. With eight Falcon business jets ordered during the first half—three less than last year—this generated €900 million in orders, which was slightly down on last year’s tally of €1 billion.

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