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Thales, Indra to Jointly Develop New Defense Capabilities for International Markets

Thales has signed an agreement with technology company Indra to jointly develop new defense offerings for Spanish customers and other markets around the world. As part of the agreement, the companies established a joint steering committee that will define and oversee the implementation of strategies, find opportunities, and create working groups whenever necessary. “Technological changes occur...

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UK Awards Thales $2.3B Contract to Boost Royal Navy’s Readiness

French electronic defense contractor Thales has secured a $2.3 billion, 15-year contract to keep the British Royal Navy’s fleet at sea longer. The company said the new Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team contract, which started Jan. 1, responds to the rising need to boost the availability of RN ships and submarines amid growing uncertainties in the...

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Thales Post-Quantum Cryptography Kit To Help Businesses Against Data Breaches

Thales has launched the PQC Starter Kit, a new solution to help businesses prepare against data breaches that are expected to emerge in the post-quantum cryptography era. The Paris-based technology company developed the kit in partnership with quantum computing company Quantinuum. Through the kit’s trustworthy environment, businesses can test quantum-hardened, PQC-ready encryption keys to learn...

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QinetiQ Lands UK Contract to Enhance British Army Vehicles’ Protection Capabilities

QinetiQ said it has secured a contract from the U.K. Defence Science and Technology Laboratory to enhance the protection capabilities of the British Army’s land armored vehicles. The deal serves as Phase II of the Modular Integrated Protection System program, which aims to develop an active protection system for British tanks and armored personnel carriers...

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Christoph Ruffner To Lead Thales Germany as CEO

Paris-based global technology conglomerate Thales Group has appointed Christoph Ruffner as Thales Germany’s CEO and country director, effective Jan. 1. Ruffner will work under Philippe Duhamel, Thales executive vice president for defense mission systems. His predecessor, Oliver Dorre, who left Thales on Dec. 31, is set to join defense electronics company Hensoldt as its CEO starting...

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Thales Acquires California-Based Cybersecurity Company Imperva for $3.6B

Thales has completed the acquisition of Imperva, a California-based cybersecurity company, for approximately $3.6 billion.  The French aerospace, defense and security company reached an agreement to make the purchase from software investment firm Thoma Bravo in July, a transaction that was initially expected to end in the first quarter of 2024. The addition of Imperva expands Thales’ cybersecurity portfolio....

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Thales Surveillance Tech to Secure New French Navy Patrol Ships

The French Defence Procurement Agency or DGA has awarded a contract for Thales to supply the French Navy’s seven new offshore patrol vessels with surveillance solutions. The company’s contract announcement did not specify its value but said the sensors for delivery include Thales’ Bluewatcher hull sonar, the new NS50 compact multi-mission surveillance radar and the...

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France to Boost Ammo, Weapons Output to Replace Capabilities Shipped to Ukraine

French defense companies have increased their production of self-propelled guns, artillery shells, fighter jets and anti-air missiles, according to Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu. In a statement on social media Tuesday, the minister said the boosted ammunition and weapons output reflects France’s shift to a “war economy.” He added that the ramped-up production...

Thales Acquires Australia’s Tesserent as It Looks to Strengthen Its Global Cybersecurity Portfolio
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Thales Acquires Australia’s Tesserent as It Looks to Strengthen Its Global Cybersecurity Portfolio

French defense and aerospace company Thales has finalized its acquisition of Australian cybersecurity firm Tesserent, a deal that it said will contribute to building its cybersecurity business worldwide. Tesserent’s full suite of cybersecurity solutions and services delivered a 2022 turnover of $117.4 million, making it one of the leading industry players in the country. Its...

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Thales Shifts Expansion to Overdrive as It Seeks More Acquisitions After Three Buyouts

Thales remains open to pour capital on additional mergers and acquisitions after three new acquisitions worth about $4.3 billion, the French defense electronics group’s Chairman and CEO Patrice Caine told the Financial Times. The recent buyouts include the purchase of U.S. cybersecurity group Imperva for $ 3.6 billion in July, the largest since the 2017...

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