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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.

France, Thailand, Vietnam
French defence industry sees signs of improving Hanoi-Paris relations

Intelligence Online has viewed documents related to conferences run by the French defence ministry in Hanoi and Bangkok from 8 to 12 July.

Free access International Dealmaking 24.07.2024

Bahrain, France
The curious trip by France's former PM Manuel Valls to back Bahrain's interests

A very unusual delegation touched down in Bahrain on 22 July. Led by one-time prime minister Manuel Valls, it is being advised by the former director of communications for France's National Financial Prosecutor's Office. Intelligence Online takes a closer look at the trip.

Free access Corporate Intelligence 22.07.2024

France, Qatar
Doha's dream arms deal with Paris

The sale of armoured vehicles to Doha by Franco-German manufacturer KNDS - a lingering issue in Franco-Qatari relations - is still struggling to take shape. Qatar could however agree to a deal in exchange for the acquisition of a KNDS subcontractor.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 22.07.2024

Ukraine, United States
Thor Dynamics aims to revolutionise anti-drone warfare in Ukraine

Thor is testing its anti-drone equipment in Ukraine, combining artificial intelligence and next-generation laser technologies. The US firm aims to bring about a paradigm shift in this sector on the Ukrainian battlefield.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 22.07.2024

Malaysia
King of Malaysia hopes his favourite agent can get him Russian combat aircraft

Malaysia's King Ibrahim Ismail commissioned a fact-finding mission to Russia, but his plans soon came up against reality.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 19.07.2024

The King of Malaysia and Sultan of Johor, Ibrahim Ismail, aka Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.

France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United States
Riyadh plays for time as it mulls options for Typhoon, Rafale and F-35s

While BAE Systems' Typhoon fighter jet is the favourite to renew the Saudi fleet, the kingdom's air force is still looking at France's Rafales. The Saudis are being patient, betting on a Donald Trump comeback that could pave the way for the F-35.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 15.07.2024

The Royal Saudi Air Force's Eurofighter Typhoons at Zeltweg, Austria, in 2011. The Saudi fleet is now largely made up of second- and third-generation Typhoons.

Europe, France
Will Ariane 6 save France's space sector from 'Splendid Isolation' in Europe?

The successful first launch of Ariane 6 wards off fears that European launchers' days are numbered. However, it does little to mask the decaying landscape of France's struggling space industry, particularly when it comes to international cooperation.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 10.07.2024

The European Space Agency's (ESA) Ariane 6 rocket before its first launch from the Kourou space centre in French Guiana on 9 July 2024.

France, Ukraine
Despite France's political crisis, Paris and Kyiv try to push ahead with Mirage project

Following the second round of French parliamentary elections on 7 July, the absence of a majority in the National Assembly means that it is uncertain whether France will continue to provide strong air support to Ukraine.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 09.07.2024

France, Germany
Secret Franco-German military research centre exploits battlefield feedback from Ukraine

The Institut Saint-Louis, which is under the authority of the French and German defence ministries, is using feedback from the conflict in Ukraine to develop disruptive drone, interception and AI systems.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 03.07.2024

UAE
Abu Dhabi hopes to push Dubai out of its secure communications with Katim

Abu Dhabi secure communications provider Katim is trying to take over from Dubai's provider, Nedaa, and work its way up the UAE security and technology ladder, as competition between the two emirates grows in every field.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 03.07.2024

France
Rafale royalty row rages on

Dassault, Thales and Safran have failed to get a French court to stop the state demanding €153m in royalties on sales of the fighter aircraft.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 27.06.2024

A Rafale fighter jet during the dress rehearsal for Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru, 11 February 2023.

Finland
Iceye revives race for high-altitude intelligence drones

The Finnish satellite company Iceye is developing a prototype for a high-altitude synthetic aperture radar drone. The firm's R&D team is hard at work on this new technology, which is cheaper to operate than traditional geospatial intelligence technology and promises to considerably enhance data collection.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 25.06.2024

France, Pakistan, Turkey
Pakistani skies struggle to attract foreign investors

To prove its credentials to the IMF, Shehbaz Sharif's government intends to relinquish control of some of the country's state-owned assets. French investors, including ADP Group, are keeping a close eye on the matter.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 18.06.2024

Aircraft landing at Islamabad airport (Pakistan) reflected in the terminal.

France, Thailand, Vietnam
French Directorate General of Armaments looks for defence partnerships in Thailand and Vietnam

Following the visit of Thai PM Srettha Thavisin to Paris in May, the French government's defence procurement and technology arm is preparing to send a team to Bangkok and Hanoi.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 13.06.2024

Thai PM Srettha Thavisin met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on 16 May 2024.

France
French Comcyber provider Sahar secures new funding

French mass data analysis company Sahar is set to welcome a new minority shareholder shortly.

Subscribers only Surveillance & Interception 07.06.2024

Saudi Arabia, United States
US arms groups focus on Riyadh operations ahead of imminent US-Saudi security pact

With the Biden administration finalising a security and civil nuclear assistance pact with Riyadh, and a possible side-deal to lift its ban on offensive weapons, the US arms industry is readying itself for a new wave of weapons contracts, albeit not necessarily for US assembly lines

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 04.06.2024

France, Saudi Arabia
Thales banks on huge air defence contract to return to Riyadh

The French defence group believes it is in the lead to win a €850m contract to supply Riyadh with its air defence systems. To maximise its chances, Thales has broken off with France's historical networks in the kingdom, which have fallen out of favour.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 03.06.2024

A Thales Group Ground Master 200 (GM200) radar.

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Thales

France, Thailand, Vietnam
French defence industry sees signs of improving Hanoi-Paris relations

Bahrain, France
The curious trip by France's former PM Manuel Valls to back Bahrain's interests

France, Qatar
Doha's dream arms deal with Paris

Ukraine, United States
Thor Dynamics aims to revolutionise anti-drone warfare in Ukraine

Malaysia
King of Malaysia hopes his favourite agent can get him Russian combat aircraft

France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United States
Riyadh plays for time as it mulls options for Typhoon, Rafale and F-35s

Europe, France
Will Ariane 6 save France's space sector from 'Splendid Isolation' in Europe?

France, Ukraine
Despite France's political crisis, Paris and Kyiv try to push ahead with Mirage project

France, Germany
Secret Franco-German military research centre exploits battlefield feedback from Ukraine

UAE
Abu Dhabi hopes to push Dubai out of its secure communications with Katim

France
Rafale royalty row rages on

Finland
Iceye revives race for high-altitude intelligence drones

France, Pakistan, Turkey
Pakistani skies struggle to attract foreign investors

France, Thailand, Vietnam
French Directorate General of Armaments looks for defence partnerships in Thailand and Vietnam

France
French Comcyber provider Sahar secures new funding

Saudi Arabia, United States
US arms groups focus on Riyadh operations ahead of imminent US-Saudi security pact

France, Saudi Arabia
Thales banks on huge air defence contract to return to Riyadh

France, Saudi Arabia
Paris appoints new ambassador to revive stalled relations

France
Criticised French head military archivist to resign

France
France's Ezako takes intelligence warfare to ocean depths

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

China, Europe Chinese influence and interference in Western Europe

Europe, Russia Chechen separatism, the anti-Putin trump card

Ukraine Jamming wars

Central America, China, South America Beijing on the offensive in Washington's spheres of influence

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

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Thales

France, Thailand, Vietnam French defence industry sees signs of improving Hanoi-Paris relations

Bahrain, France The curious trip by France's former PM Manuel Valls to back Bahrain's interests

France, Qatar Doha's dream arms deal with Paris

Ukraine, United States Thor Dynamics aims to revolutionise anti-drone warfare in Ukraine

Malaysia King of Malaysia hopes his favourite agent can get him Russian combat aircraft

France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United States Riyadh plays for time as it mulls options for Typhoon, Rafale and F-35s

Europe, France Will Ariane 6 save France's space sector from 'Splendid Isolation' in Europe?

France, Ukraine Despite France's political crisis, Paris and Kyiv try to push ahead with Mirage project

France, Germany Secret Franco-German military research centre exploits battlefield feedback from Ukraine

UAE Abu Dhabi hopes to push Dubai out of its secure communications with Katim

France Rafale royalty row rages on

Finland Iceye revives race for high-altitude intelligence drones

France, Pakistan, Turkey Pakistani skies struggle to attract foreign investors

France, Thailand, Vietnam French Directorate General of Armaments looks for defence partnerships in Thailand and Vietnam

France French Comcyber provider Sahar secures new funding

Saudi Arabia, United States US arms groups focus on Riyadh operations ahead of imminent US-Saudi security pact

France, Saudi Arabia Thales banks on huge air defence contract to return to Riyadh

France, Saudi Arabia Paris appoints new ambassador to revive stalled relations

France Criticised French head military archivist to resign

France France's Ezako takes intelligence warfare to ocean depths

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

China, Europe
Chinese influence and interference in Western Europe

Europe, Russia
Chechen separatism, the anti-Putin trump card

Ukraine
Jamming wars

Central America, China, South America
Beijing on the offensive in Washington's spheres of influence

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

France, Thailand, Vietnam
French defence industry sees signs of improving Hanoi-Paris relations

Bahrain, France
The curious trip by France's former PM Manuel Valls to back Bahrain's interests

France, Qatar
Doha's dream arms deal with Paris

Ukraine, United States
Thor Dynamics aims to revolutionise anti-drone warfare in Ukraine

Malaysia
King of Malaysia hopes his favourite agent can get him Russian combat aircraft

France, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United States
Riyadh plays for time as it mulls options for Typhoon, Rafale and F-35s

Europe, France
Will Ariane 6 save France's space sector from 'Splendid Isolation' in Europe?

France, Ukraine
Despite France's political crisis, Paris and Kyiv try to push ahead with Mirage project

France, Germany
Secret Franco-German military research centre exploits battlefield feedback from Ukraine

UAE
Abu Dhabi hopes to push Dubai out of its secure communications with Katim

France
Rafale royalty row rages on

Finland
Iceye revives race for high-altitude intelligence drones

France, Pakistan, Turkey
Pakistani skies struggle to attract foreign investors

France, Thailand, Vietnam
French Directorate General of Armaments looks for defence partnerships in Thailand and Vietnam

France
French Comcyber provider Sahar secures new funding

Saudi Arabia, United States
US arms groups focus on Riyadh operations ahead of imminent US-Saudi security pact

France, Saudi Arabia
Thales banks on huge air defence contract to return to Riyadh

France, Saudi Arabia
Paris appoints new ambassador to revive stalled relations

France
Criticised French head military archivist to resign

France
France's Ezako takes intelligence warfare to ocean depths