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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

European Spaceflight

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

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

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

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Airbus, Thales to install EEIS2 cockpit displays on 46 JetBlue A320s

2026-04-21T08:10:30.056724-07:00

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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

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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

European Spaceflight

Thales Alenia Space ships ExoMars structural test models to Cannes for vibration and acoustic testing Thales Alenia Space has shipped structural models for ESA’s ExoMars mission to Cannes, where they will be used for planned vibration and acoustic testing. The move signals continued integration of ground-validation hardware ahead of the mission’s next engineering and qualification milestones.

2026-05-13T08:25:51.191285-07:00

Thales Alenia Space ships ExoMars structural test models to Cannes for vibration and acoustic testing

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Thales and ArianeGroup score first successful firing of FLP-t 150 land-attack ballistic munition for France’s deep-strike push Thales and ArianeGroup have carried out the first firing test of the FLP-t 150 ballistic munition, flying and then hitting its target in a trial conducted from the Île du Levant missile test site under France’s DGA Essais Missiles program. The milestone supports France’s effort to field a sovereign long-range land-strike capability and follow-on FLP‑T 150 development steps.

2026-05-12T01:42:01.665405-07:00

Thales and ArianeGroup score first successful firing of FLP-t 150 land-attack ballistic munition for France’s deep-strike push

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SME4Space urges EU protection on competition as “Bromo” space merger draws muted labor pushback The SME4Space association says European governments should safeguard competition as a proposed merger combining Airbus Space, Thales Alenia Space and Leonardo Space (“Bromo”) faces stakeholder scrutiny. The report notes labor unions and competitors have shown surprisingly limited negative reaction to date—potentially shaping how political and regulatory momentum develops.

2026-05-06T14:25:15.530771-07:00

SME4Space urges EU protection on competition as “Bromo” space merger draws muted labor pushback

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ESA awards Thales Alenia Space €26.1M Phase 1 contract for LISA optical telescope development ESA has selected Thales Alenia Space for a €26.1 million Phase 1 contract to develop six optical telescopes for the LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) gravitational-wave observatory. The work is focused on the telescope development stage supporting the mission’s transition toward a full implementation phase.

2026-05-05T08:34:37.409747-07:00

ESA awards Thales Alenia Space €26.1M Phase 1 contract for LISA optical telescope development

Space Intel Report

Airbus and Thales’ space units post Q1 growth ahead of planned merger; satellite telecom stress appears easing Airbus and Thales Group’s space divisions reported higher revenue for the three months ending 31 March, supporting momentum toward a proposed combination with Leonardo to form a major European space prime. The companies also pointed to satellite telecom crises as largely resolved.

2026-04-28T12:57:22.539054-07:00

Airbus and Thales’ space units post Q1 growth ahead of planned merger; satellite telecom stress appears easing

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

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

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

Airbus, Thales to install EEIS2 cockpit displays on 46 JetBlue A320s

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