Description
Dassault Aviation, a subsidiary of French multinational company Dassault Group, designs, builds, and maintains military fighter jets, and is one of the largest manufacturers of business jets. Dassault has a 26% stake in narrow-moat Thales, which contributes significantly to Dassault’s net profit. In 2021, Dassault Aviation generated EUR 7.2 billion in revenue with 12,000 employees. About 70% of revenue comes from defense aircraft equipment sales and services, while Falcon business jets generate the remaining 30% of sales.