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Thales

Thales is a defense electronics company in aerospace and defense industries. It came into being with the merger of Alcatel, Dassault Electronique and Thomson CSF and inherited the latter company’s naval activity, which it has developed in recent years. Thales has become a leading player in the defense industry.

Vietnam
IAI plays trump card for spy-satellite deal

Competition between French and Israeli manufacturers to provide Vietnam with a spy satellite is heating up. While Airbus and Thales were chatting to prime minister Pham Minh Chinh in Paris, IAI had a delegation in Hanoi trying to get defence minister Phan Van Giang and his teams to sign a contract.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 18.11.2021

France
French Vador spy plane to change its ISR systems

Dogged by various technical problems, the French ISR plane programme, intended to support intelligence operations in the Sahel and the Levant, is having to rethink its industrial choices.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 17.11.2021

One of the Beechcraft King Air 350 from the Vador programme.

Egypt, Germany, Netherlands
Dutch court case rocks the boat of TKMS and Thales Egyptian naval mega-deal

A court case in the Netherlands is challenging the naval exception to the country's ban of military sales to Egypt, which could have repercussions for TKMS's sale of the Meko frigates, equipped with Dutch-made Thales C3 systems, to Cairo.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 16.11.2021

Europe
From Paris, drone manufacturer Nordic Unmanned bets on defence markets

Having just won a new contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency, Nordic Unmanned is expanding into the military and police drone market. To this end, the company appointed in June Laurent Rouchon, a former French air force officer who also worked for Thales, to the position of vice president of security and defence.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 09.11.2021

France, Vietnam
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talks satellites and energy in Paris

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his influential Minister of Public Security To Lam were in France from 3 to 5 November. This visit was an opportunity to review the prospects of certain major French industrialists looking towards Hanoi.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 08.11.2021

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh at the Elysée Palace.

Europe, France, Germany, Netherlands
Vimac Consultancy adds diplomatic touch to TKMS Dutch submarine bid

Business diplomacy firm Vimac Consultancy helps German shipyard TKMS boost its bid to supply The Hague with four new submarines. It is facing stiff competition from France's Naval Group and the Saab-Damen duo, which also have strong networks in the country.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 04.11.2021

Spotlight | France, Ukraine
Macron expected in Kyiv to relaunch stalled defence deals

Since the resignation of interior minister Avakov, Paris's friend in Kyiv, Franco-Ukrainian business has largely slowed to a halt. But a visit from Macron could change that.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 02.11.2021

France
France's Artemis project faced with tsunami of data and technical challenges

The Artemis defence intelligence data platform, a pet project of France's defence minister Florence Parly and which is to be used mostly by military intelligence agency DRM, is grappling with some major technical issues.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 02.11.2021

Spotlight | UAE
In Gulf space race Abu Dhabi steals lead over Dubai

As in the defence sector, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are also rivals in the space race, which is poised to take a military turn.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 29.10.2021

Salem bin Butti Al Qubaisi (right), Director General of the UAE Space Agency (UAESA), with Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA).

United Kingdom
Satellite Applications Catapult also boosts Britain's satellite intelligence industry

The Satellite Applications Catapult, which supports Britain's space industry and promotes innovation, communicates mostly about its projects which support civilian applications of satellite technology. But it also backs the development of space technologies useful for intelligence collection.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 29.10.2021

Spotlight | Ukraine, United Kingdom
Boris Johnson hosts Ukrainian president in attempt to save navy deal

Ukraine wants to get its fleet up to NATO standards and has increased purchases of naval equipment from alliance members. A deal with the UK has snagged over disagreements that the British defence corps hope to settle when President Volodymyr Zelensky visits London this week.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 26.10.2021

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson signed an Agreement on Political Cooperation, Free Trade and Strategic Partnership in London, the 8th of October 2020.

France, Qatar
CS Group and Thales hope for windfall from Franco-Qatari anti-drone warfare cooperation

With the 2022 Football World Cup looming, French companies have set their sights on Qatar's major anti-drone contracts. The firms are backed in their efforts by France's army, national gendarmerie and interior ministry.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 25.10.2021

France
France's defence innovation agency turns to usual suspects to develop drone SIGINT technology

Newer players had their hopes up but France's defence innovation agency AID finally turned to established companies, Thales SIX GTS, Suneris and Arpège, to develop a drone mini-payload.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 25.10.2021

Spotlight | France
Vador spy plane programme stuck in the doldrums

Development of the Vador ISR aircraft has been beset with numerous technical delays and client complaints. This could be good news for CAE Aviation, which has a long history - and likely a promising future - of supplying French intelligence agencies with this kind of plane.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 21.10.2021

The Vador light surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft.

France, Russia
Rosatom taps French contacts to make headway on hydrogen programmes

In the wake of its joint projects with Gazprom, Rosatom has locked in several foreign partnerships. One such alliance is with French group EDF, building on plans to make gains through strong networks in Paris and Brussels built by its local branches-cum-lobbyists.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 20.10.2021

Spotlight | France, India, UAE
Paris and Dassault in push to sell Rafale fighters

Still reeling from the effects of the AUKUS defence pact, Paris now hopes to restore its image by finding new buyers for its Rafale fighter jets. A deal with New Dehli appears to be on track and Dassault is hoping Abu Dhabi will follow suit.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 19.10.2021

Ministry of Defence Florence Parly at a ceremony marking the delivery of the first Rafale fighter jet destined for India, on October 8, 2019 at Dassault Aviation plant in Merignac.

France
Foreign and military intelligence to face spyplane shortfall once Transall Gabriel aircraft retire

The two Transall C160G Gabriel aircraft used for electronic intelligence will retire in 2022 and will not be replaced until their Archange successors are delivered in 2026 at the earliest. Intelligence agencies are now trying to fill in the gap.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 18.10.2021

France
Mentor Consultant serves as light cavalry for Orange's military cloud

Founded in September with the blessing of the Agence du Numérique de Défense (AND), industry association Ginum is looking to promote French 'digital sovereignty' and influence the government's strategy. Its launch represents a new chapter in the influence wars surrounding France's sovereign cloud.

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 12.10.2021

Spotlight | Russia, Vietnam
Moscow strengthens ties with Hanoi in response to Indo-Pacific diplomatic shift

At a time when the Indo-Pacific is gaining strategic importance on the world stage, Russia's diplomatic and security apparatus is looking to lock down its political alliance and defence relationship with Vietnam, with the help of some key emissaries.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 08.10.2021

Russian foreign affairs minister Serguei Lavrov with his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son.

Israel, United States
IAI under pressure to break into the US market

Israel Aerospace Industries' new management team should finally enable the Israeli group to break into the US market, a top priority since its historical markets in Singapore, Azerbaijan and India have been severely depleted.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 23.09.2021

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North Korea, Russia
Moscow and Pyongyang's budding 'romance'

China, Europe, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States
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France
Intelligence memos and grey zones before French courts

Armenia, Azerbaijan, France
Information wars in the Caucasus

Israel
Israeli cyber bounces back after NSO woes

Insiders | China
Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

Insiders | Qatar
Barzan Holdings, Qatar's defence industry giant springing up out of the desert

Thales

Vietnam
IAI plays trump card for spy-satellite deal

France
French Vador spy plane to change its ISR systems

Egypt, Germany, Netherlands
Dutch court case rocks the boat of TKMS and Thales Egyptian naval mega-deal

Europe
From Paris, drone manufacturer Nordic Unmanned bets on defence markets

France, Vietnam
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talks satellites and energy in Paris

Europe, France, Germany, Netherlands
Vimac Consultancy adds diplomatic touch to TKMS Dutch submarine bid

Spotlight | France, Ukraine
Macron expected in Kyiv to relaunch stalled defence deals

France
France's Artemis project faced with tsunami of data and technical challenges

Spotlight | UAE
In Gulf space race Abu Dhabi steals lead over Dubai

United Kingdom
Satellite Applications Catapult also boosts Britain's satellite intelligence industry

Spotlight | Ukraine, United Kingdom
Boris Johnson hosts Ukrainian president in attempt to save navy deal

France, Qatar
CS Group and Thales hope for windfall from Franco-Qatari anti-drone warfare cooperation

France
France's defence innovation agency turns to usual suspects to develop drone SIGINT technology

Spotlight | France
Vador spy plane programme stuck in the doldrums

France, Russia
Rosatom taps French contacts to make headway on hydrogen programmes

Spotlight | France, India, UAE
Paris and Dassault in push to sell Rafale fighters

France
Foreign and military intelligence to face spyplane shortfall once Transall Gabriel aircraft retire

France
Mentor Consultant serves as light cavalry for Orange's military cloud

Spotlight | Russia, Vietnam
Moscow strengthens ties with Hanoi in response to Indo-Pacific diplomatic shift

Israel, United States
IAI under pressure to break into the US market

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North Korea, Russia Moscow and Pyongyang's budding 'romance'

China, Europe, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States The geopolitical power plays in Earth observation

France Intelligence memos and grey zones before French courts

Armenia, Azerbaijan, France Information wars in the Caucasus

Israel Israeli cyber bounces back after NSO woes

Insiders | China Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

Insiders | Qatar Barzan Holdings, Qatar's defence industry giant springing up out of the desert

Thales

Vietnam IAI plays trump card for spy-satellite deal

France French Vador spy plane to change its ISR systems

Egypt, Germany, Netherlands Dutch court case rocks the boat of TKMS and Thales Egyptian naval mega-deal

Europe From Paris, drone manufacturer Nordic Unmanned bets on defence markets

France, Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talks satellites and energy in Paris

Europe, France, Germany, Netherlands Vimac Consultancy adds diplomatic touch to TKMS Dutch submarine bid

Spotlight | France, Ukraine Macron expected in Kyiv to relaunch stalled defence deals

France France's Artemis project faced with tsunami of data and technical challenges

Spotlight | UAE In Gulf space race Abu Dhabi steals lead over Dubai

United Kingdom Satellite Applications Catapult also boosts Britain's satellite intelligence industry

Spotlight | Ukraine, United Kingdom Boris Johnson hosts Ukrainian president in attempt to save navy deal

France, Qatar CS Group and Thales hope for windfall from Franco-Qatari anti-drone warfare cooperation

France France's defence innovation agency turns to usual suspects to develop drone SIGINT technology

Spotlight | France Vador spy plane programme stuck in the doldrums

France, Russia Rosatom taps French contacts to make headway on hydrogen programmes

Spotlight | France, India, UAE Paris and Dassault in push to sell Rafale fighters

France Foreign and military intelligence to face spyplane shortfall once Transall Gabriel aircraft retire

France Mentor Consultant serves as light cavalry for Orange's military cloud

Spotlight | Russia, Vietnam Moscow strengthens ties with Hanoi in response to Indo-Pacific diplomatic shift

Israel, United States IAI under pressure to break into the US market

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About Intelligence Online

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Intelligence Online on social media

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North Korea, Russia
Moscow and Pyongyang's budding 'romance'

China, Europe, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States
The geopolitical power plays in Earth observation

France
Intelligence memos and grey zones before French courts

Armenia, Azerbaijan, France
Information wars in the Caucasus

Israel
Israeli cyber bounces back after NSO woes

Insiders | China
Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

Insiders | Qatar
Barzan Holdings, Qatar's defence industry giant springing up out of the desert

Vietnam
IAI plays trump card for spy-satellite deal

France
French Vador spy plane to change its ISR systems

Egypt, Germany, Netherlands
Dutch court case rocks the boat of TKMS and Thales Egyptian naval mega-deal

Europe
From Paris, drone manufacturer Nordic Unmanned bets on defence markets

France, Vietnam
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talks satellites and energy in Paris

Europe, France, Germany, Netherlands
Vimac Consultancy adds diplomatic touch to TKMS Dutch submarine bid

Spotlight | France, Ukraine
Macron expected in Kyiv to relaunch stalled defence deals

France
France's Artemis project faced with tsunami of data and technical challenges

Spotlight | UAE
In Gulf space race Abu Dhabi steals lead over Dubai

United Kingdom
Satellite Applications Catapult also boosts Britain's satellite intelligence industry

Spotlight | Ukraine, United Kingdom
Boris Johnson hosts Ukrainian president in attempt to save navy deal

France, Qatar
CS Group and Thales hope for windfall from Franco-Qatari anti-drone warfare cooperation

France
France's defence innovation agency turns to usual suspects to develop drone SIGINT technology

Spotlight | France
Vador spy plane programme stuck in the doldrums

France, Russia
Rosatom taps French contacts to make headway on hydrogen programmes

Spotlight | France, India, UAE
Paris and Dassault in push to sell Rafale fighters

France
Foreign and military intelligence to face spyplane shortfall once Transall Gabriel aircraft retire

France
Mentor Consultant serves as light cavalry for Orange's military cloud

Spotlight | Russia, Vietnam
Moscow strengthens ties with Hanoi in response to Indo-Pacific diplomatic shift

Israel, United States
IAI under pressure to break into the US market