EconomicJapan·Unpinned10 Oct 2026
French defense contractor Thales to open Japan maintenance base
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French defense firm Thales decided to establish a maintenance and operational support base in Japan. This expansion occurred alongside a partnership with Japan Steel Works, which planned to begin producing mortars in the country starting next year. The move underscored an increasing trend of international cooperation in the aerospace and defense sector…
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