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Ukraine, led by President Zelenskyy, is developing a homegrown anti-ballistic missile system called Freya with European allies to counter Russian ballistic missiles. The system aims to be cheaper than the U.S. Patriot system, with partnerships involving companies like Germany’s Hensoldt and France’s Thales to support production.

Rheinmetall and MBDA will develop a high-energy laser weapon for the German Navy, expected to be operational by 2029. The system, tested on the frigate Sachsen, is designed to counter drones and will leverage German supply chains for production.

Thales acquires a stake in Exail Technologies to expand its undersea warfare capabilities. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri also announced an agreement to acquire four underwater technology firms.

Lockheed Martin has entered a $3.5 billion agreement to acquire a subsea technology group. The deal occurs during a growing interest in defense technology, as Thales plans to purchase a French naval drone manufacturer.

Echodyne's CEO reports a surge in demand for its miniaturized radars in the counter-drone market, driven by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. The company is expanding production capacity tenfold with a new facility to meet growing global interest in affordable, effective anti-drone solutions.

Carmaker Renault is collaborating with Thales on the design of a military vehicle called ‘4Troop’. Thales’ Marc Dehondt stated that France is preparing for potential high-intensity combat on its territory.

France has selected a consortium of Safran and MBDA to supply domestically produced multiple-rocket launchers and munitions, rejecting competing offers from Thales, ArianeGroup, Lockheed Martin, and Hanwha Aerospace. The decision aims to replace aging M270-based systems by 2030, with Safran and MBDA planning to deliver the first systems in 2029, featuring a 150 km-range Thundart munition.

France is developing a battlefield 'kill web' inspired by Ukraine's Delta system to enhance decision-making and firing speed. The system will initially use Thales' Atlas artillery and integrate into France's Arcadia AI-powered command structure, aiming for dynamic targeting and interoperability with allied systems.

Renault and Thales have partnered to develop militarized vehicles as part of a defense initiative. The collaboration aims to strengthen their presence in the defense sector.

The Eurosatory defense show in Paris may be the last opportunity for European countries to purchase off-the-shelf military equipment before a potential conflict with Russia, according to Coges Events CEO Charles Beaudouin. The event highlights urgent defense needs amid warnings of a possible NATO-Russia confrontation within two to four years and features new technologies like long-range drones and missile defense systems.

Thales is increasing guided rocket production in response to heightened demand in the Middle East. A company executive stated production numbers have more than doubled due to the current regional situation.

The European Commission awarded contracts to advance cloud sovereignty in the EU, but concerns arise as one contract involves S3NS, a joint venture between Thales and Google Cloud, potentially undermining sovereignty due to U.S. legal data disclosure requirements.

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