Thales and Airbus to Tie Up for Space Communication Opportunities

Airbus and Thales are reportedly exploring a merger of their space activities, according to French business paper La Tribune, which cited unnamed sources. The discussions between the two companies are said to be preliminary and conducted discreetly.

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Airport 5G: DoT Calls for Enhanced In-Building Solutions

Airbus Defense & Space, part of the European aviation conglomerate headquartered in Germany, is one of the largest global suppliers in the space industry, employing over 100,000 people. Thales’ Alenia Space unit, with a minority stake held by Italian arms maker Leonardo, specializes in advanced solutions for telecommunications, navigation, and surveillance, particularly in satellite technology.

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