Definition: Dassault Systems Corporation is a French company that specializes in aerospace, defense, and other aerospace-related products. The corporation was founded by three engineers from Lausanne, Switzerland in 1934. They were inspired to build an aircraft carrier based on the concept of "sabotaging" an airbase so it wouldn't be vulnerable to enemy strikes. The company's mission is to create a safe and reliable environment for pilots and their planes, ensuring they can safely fly long distances with confidence. It's not just about building airplanes; they also manufacture systems like propulsion, navigation, communication, and support systems. In technical terms, "dassault" stands for Dassault Systems (the company itself) and it refers to the entire aviation industry under this brand.