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France
Anti-drone tech developer Cerbair closes ranks

The French anti-drone specialist Cerbair is now solely in the hands of CEO Lucas Le Bell following the resignation of chairman Olivier Le Blainvaux, with whom he co-founded the company.

Europe
Airbus and Thales rally networks of influence to reap benefits of European rearmament

Russia's war on Ukraine is set to swell European Union expenditure on defence. Airbus and Thales want to ensure a share of that windfall comes their way.

France, Iraq
Paris rallies to save Iraqi contracts

Despite the many technical and political obstacles hampering French investments in Iraq, France is determined not to miss out on the potential economic opportunities and is counting on senators and industry bosses to bolster the bilateral relationship.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Hakluyt, ADIT/ECCO, FTI Consulting

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: each week, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community. This week, we go to Washington, London, Singapore and Paris.

New YorkHakluyt brings in hedge fund veteran.

ParisAlain Fernandez brings ADIT and ECCO closer together on offsets.

London/SingaporeCrédit Suisse not doing well against former Georgian president despite FTI Consulting's help.

France, Saudi Arabia
French groups dream of MbS' big entertainment projects

As most cultural and tourism cooperation projects with Riyadh are winding down, a French delegation is on its way to the Saudi capital.

United Kingdom
Thales Alenia Space and In-Space become last contendors for UK defence's spy satellites constellation project

France's Thales Alenia Space (TAS) and the UK's In-Space, a subsidiary of BAE System, are the last contenders for the Jove project, which aims to create a constellation of three observation cubesats and three radio frequency interceptor cubsats for the UK defence.

Vietnam
Despite corruption probes, Vietnam still holds appeal for cyber companies

The recent charges against agent Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhan may have had a negative impact on the Israeli cyber sector's dealings with Vietnam but the country remains a land of opportunities, both civil and miltary, for cyber firms.

Belgium, European Union, Israel, United States
Belgian army benchmarks anti-drone systems before launching procurement

The Belgian military, which is currently preparing to issue a call for tenders for anti-drone systems, has been meeting the main providers of the anti-drone market.

France, Iraq
French security firms struggle to get foot back in Iraq

The promise of contracts tied to large infrastructure projects made by Baghdad raised high hopes among French security specialists, particularly GEOS and Amarante. But these opportunities have yet to materialise.

Spotlight | Europe, Poland
Thales and Airbus compete for Polish spy satellites contract

Poland's plans to acquire two observation satellites for its armed forces from French partners have opened a new chapter in the rivalry between the two industrial groups Thales and Airbus.

Europe
Contract-hungry industry tries to weigh in as Interpol charts standards for anti-drone measures

Interpol will soon be issuing its first recommendations on anti-drone measures. The industry is involved in this process that will structure the global market, and is trying to make its voice heard.

United States
Thales still counts on top Democrat Tom Daschle's Pentagon connections

The French industry giant, which has won a major contract for the Pentagon's communications systems, has The Daschle Group to rely on when it comes to gathering Democratic support in the US.

United Kingdom, United States
Arqit plays key role in big quantum encryption projects under development in US and UK

London-based Arqit, which is a key partner of the UK's GCHQ and the US Air Force, is setting the pace in government research on quantum encryption and key distribution in the US and the UK.

France
After Frontex disappointment, Airborne ISR specialist PAL launches partnership with Thales

PAL Aerospace, which develops airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems, has teamed up with defence electronics group Thales to design a maritime surveillance solution. This is welcome news given the company is struggling in Europe.