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NATO suspends Thales and GEOS contract in Kabul

NATO's early withdrawal from Afghanistan means it not longer requires its service contracts in the country. The termination of the most emblematic of these, Thales' telecommunications contract, also spells the end to GEOS's largest account. [...] (296 words)

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