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Thales, Alcatel Take French $1.3 Billion Euro Project

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CBS MarketWatch: Thales, Alcatel get 1.3bn euro French defense contract

French procurement agency DGA awarded Thales and its subcontractor Alcatel a 1.3 billion euro contract for the ground components of the French military’s satellite communications system. The contract is scheduled to run for 15 years. Alcatel is set to manage 30 percent of the project.