French armed forces to rely on Thales expertise to expand their secure satellite communication capabilities

18 Feb 2021

Thales has been chosen by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) to lead a second part of the ground segment of the Syracuse IV satellite communications system for the French armed forces. The Group was selected to supply the satellites in 2015 and to lead the first increment of the ground segment in 2019. This second capacity increment will enhance the interoperable communications capabilities of the French Army, Navy and Air Force in terms of data rate, availability, threat resistance and end-to-end connectivity.

Nexter, Thales et Arquus succeed in presenting the 128 GRIFFONs planned for 2020

23 Dec 2020

On December 18, 2020, Nexter, Thales and Arquus, as part of the temporary grouping of companies (GME) EBMR (Engins Blindés Multi-Rôles), presented the 128th GRIFFON planned for 2020 to the French Delegation for Armaments (DGA). Under the terms of the SCORPION program, and despite an unprecedented health crisis that profoundly affected production, the three manufacturers were able to take the challenge and meet their contractual objectives.

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French armed forces to rely on Thales expertise to expand their secure satellite communication capabilities

Nexter, Thales et Arquus succeed in presenting the 128 GRIFFONs planned for 2020