The recent deadly skirmish between China and India in a disputed border area has fueled a necessary debate over how best to respond to an increasingly belligerent Beijing. As the only pressure that moves Beijing is when the world unites against it, it’s imperative the international community quickly organize to compel Chinese leaders to change course before they do something we all will regret.
Eric Trappier, chairman and chief executive of Dassault Aviation, discusses the New Generation Fighter — the manned element of the SCAF program that is being overseen by Dassault and Airbus — for France, Germany and Spain, prospects for US cooperation on the new program, Rafale fighter upgrades and export prospects, and the outlook for Falcon business jet sales for commercial and military customers with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. The interview was conducted at the 2019 Paris airshow where our coverage was sponsored by Bell and Leonardo DRS.