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FAA nears selection of ASI (over Palantir) and Thales for AI-powered air traffic management tied to SMART NAS overhaul

The FAA is close to awarding its AI-powered air traffic management system contract, weighing ASI against Palantir and Thales, according to the reporting. The program—SMART—was described by the FAA as a central pillar of its National Airspace System modernization plan, poised to reshape the ATC stack built on legacy technology.

2026-06-13T16:20:24.638043-07:00

Bloomberg

Leonardo CEO targets end-2026 European regulatory approval for Airbus-Thales space venture

2026-06-09T15:56:21.461976-07:00

European Spaceflight

Italy’s MPH lunar-habitat module clears NASA system requirements review, enabling Thales Alenia Space to move toward a 2027 Prel

2026-05-26T07:56:44.080661-07:00

Bloomberg

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny

2026-06-05T06:59:14.372258-07:00

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Bloomberg

Renault and Thales to co-develop militarized vehicles for France’s defense push Renault SA and Thales SA have announced a cooperation to build militarized vehicles by combining Renault’s industrial scale with Thales’ expertise in secure communications and defense systems. The partnership signals further integration of aerospace-style command-and-control and protection capabilities into land platforms.

2026-06-14T23:15:08.020369-07:00

Renault and Thales to co-develop militarized vehicles for France’s defense push

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FAA nears selection of ASI (over Palantir) and Thales for AI-powered air traffic management tied to SMART NAS overhaul The FAA is close to awarding its AI-powered air traffic management system contract, weighing ASI against Palantir and Thales, according to the reporting. The program—SMART—was described by the FAA as a central pillar of its National Airspace System modernization plan, poised to reshape the ATC stack built on legacy technology.

2026-06-13T16:20:24.638043-07:00

FAA nears selection of ASI (over Palantir) and Thales for AI-powered air traffic management tied to SMART NAS overhaul

European Spaceflight

ESA Awards Initial €700M Contract for Next-Gen Sentinel-1 Satellites

2026-06-10T08:42:13.297629-07:00

ESA Awards Initial €700M Contr

Bloomberg

Leonardo CEO targets end-2026 European regulatory approval for Airbus-Thales space venture Leonardo’s new CEO expects European regulatory approval for its satellite venture with Airbus and Thales by the end of next year, clearing the way for one of Europe’s most ambitious defense-and-space projects. The timing frames when the partners can move from structuring to execution.

2026-06-09T15:56:21.461976-07:00

Leonardo CEO targets end-2026 European regulatory approval for Airbus-Thales space venture

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Thales UK RapidDestroyer radio-frequency effector neutralizes 80 drones in upgraded four-panel trial Thales UK says its RapidDestroyer radio-frequency weapon neutralized 80 drones in new trials, using an upgraded four-panel effector. The test result positions the system as a kinetic-free counter-UAS option aimed at improving effectiveness against high drone volumes while supporting scalable defensive deployments.

2026-06-08T05:42:35.336311-07:00

Thales UK RapidDestroyer radio-frequency effector neutralizes 80 drones in upgraded four-panel trial

Bloomberg

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny Airbus, Leonardo and Thales plan a proposed space-joint venture (“Bromo”) to test the EU’s revamped merger framework aimed at enabling globally competitive European champions. The deal’s progress is being shaped by timing and competitive concerns raised in Germany and Italy as discussions with the European competition authority continue.

2026-06-05T06:59:14.372258-07:00

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny

European Spaceflight

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Italy’s MPH lunar-habitat module clears NASA system requirements review, enabling Thales Alenia Space to move toward a 2027 Prel Italy’s Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module has cleared a NASA System Requirements Review, allowing the ASI-led team and Thales Alenia Space to begin preparing for a Preliminary Design Review in 2027. The milestone keeps the European lunar-habitat work on track for upcoming Artemis-era surface systems integration.

2026-05-26T07:56:44.080661-07:00

Italy’s MPH lunar-habitat module clears NASA system requirements review, enabling Thales Alenia Space to move toward a 2027 Prel

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OHB Space UK awarded €320.7M to build and test spacecraft for ESA’s EnVision Venus mission; Thales Alenia Space granted prelimin OHB Space UK has secured a €320.7 million contract to assemble and test the spacecraft for ESA’s EnVision Venus explorer mission. Separately, OHB Space UK and Thales Alenia Space signed a Preliminary Authorisation to begin work estimated at about €24 million, advancing the mission toward integration and verification.

2026-05-15T01:30:24.960347-07:00

OHB Space UK awarded €320.7M to build and test spacecraft for ESA’s EnVision Venus mission; Thales Alenia Space granted prelimin

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FAA nears selection of ASI (over Palantir) and Thales for AI-powered air traffic management tied to SMART NAS overhaul

Leonardo CEO targets end-2026 European regulatory approval for Airbus-Thales space venture

Italy’s MPH lunar-habitat module clears NASA system requirements review, enabling Thales Alenia Space to move toward a 2027 Prel

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny

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