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Dassault CEO criticized over FCAS project collapse
Filed: Jun 26, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
Summary: Éric Trappier faces criticism after the multinational FCAS project collapsed, highlighting challenges in European defense cooperation.
WHO: Éric Trappier, CEO of Dassault Aviation
WHAT: Criticism of Trappier over the collapse of the FCAS multinational defense project and his refusal to share key design and computer technology with partners.
WHEN: Jun 26, 2026 at 2:54 AM ET
WHERE: Europe
WHY: He is being criticized for the FCAS project collapse and for not sharing key design and computer technology with partners in Germany and Spain.
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