LINKÖPING, Sweden. Saab AB will act as system integrator for the Multi-Shot Mine Neutralisation System (MuMNS), part of the Franco-British Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) program, under an initial order worth 300 million kronor ($36.4 million) signed with prime contractor Thales. 

AUSTRALIA. Thales Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) have signed a $23.7 million contract to equip next generation Mine and Obstacle Avoidance Sonar (MOAS) and High Frequency Intercept Array (HFIA) systems on the Collins Class Submarines.

SPAIN. Indra and Thales, two defense technology companies, have signed an agreement to work in partnership to offer a next-generation tactical communications system to Spain’s Armed Forces. The new communications system will aim to enhance interoperability during international missions, and ensure Spain’s full sovereignty and technical autonomy over strategic military communications.

FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM. Thales has won a joint contract to start the production phase of the Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) to deliver eight unmanned mine hunting systems to France and the U.K..

EUROPE. Germany, Spain, and France the three driving forces of the NGWS/FCAS program, have entrusted FCMS, Indra, and Thales with the development of a suite of sensors that will aim to equip the Future European Combat Air System.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. Thales has completed the preliminary design review for the key site implementation of Vantis, the statewide unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) network, for beyond-visial-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations in western North Dakota.

LA DEFENSE, PARIS. The Thales Group, in conjunction with Leonardo (Rome, Italy) will equip Poland's naval helicopters with four FLASH (Folding Light Acoustic System for Helicopters) sonic systems, a dipping sonar that has antisubmarine warfare capability.