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Vietjet and Thales sign MRO, AI and cybersecurity agreements during Vietnam’s France visit

Vietjet and Thales signed agreements in Paris covering aircraft maintenance, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity during Vietnam’s state visit to France. The deals broaden the relationship between the Vietnamese airline and the European aerospace and technology group across operational support and digital capabilities.

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European space activity spans Earth observation, sovereign intelligence and optical communications

ESA’s FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellites are preparing for Vega-C liftoff, while Airbus and Unseenlabs won France’s contract for next-generation SIGINT satellites. Separately, Cailabs is commercializing shared optical ground infrastructure and Satellogic plans to expand its Earth-observation constellation with three new spacecraft.

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Finland joins France’s nuclear deterrence initiative, opening talks on joint drills and temporary deployments

Finland has agreed to join France’s initiative to develop a European dimension for its nuclear deterrent following confidential government talks. The move opens discussions on joint exercises and possible temporary deployments of French strategic aircraft, extending Finland’s role in European deterrence planning.

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European officials use space summit to push greater strategic autonomy

European officials used an international space conference to advocate strengthening the continent’s independent space capabilities. The push reflects a broader effort to reduce reliance on external partners and build greater autonomy across Europe’s space sector, although the event summary provides no details on specific programs, funding or policy measures.

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airBaltic files for U.S. Chapter 11 after seeking high-cost financing to restructure debt

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protection in New York while maintaining normal flight operations. The carrier is seeking debtor-in-possession financing of up to €350 million, days after pursuing a €257 million emergency package carrying a 25% interest rate.

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Czech regulator conditionally approves Pegasus’ €154 million acquisition of Smartwings and Czech Airlines

Czech competition authorities have conditionally cleared Pegasus Airlines’ planned acquisition of Smartwings Group, which includes Czech Airlines, after the Turkish low-cost carrier agreed to surrender summer slots on the Prague–Antalya route. The approval follows Turkey’s authorization and removes a major regulatory hurdle to closing the €154 million deal.

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