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Thales says EU talks 'progressing as expected' on space JV with Airbus, Leonardo

By Jean Comte ( April 21, 2026, 10:22 GMT | Insight) -- Thales CEO Patrice Caine said on Tuesday that talks with antitrust authorities on the intended space joint venture with Leonardo and Airbus are "progressing as expected," with a closing foreseen "in the course of 2027." The deal is expected to need clearance from the European Commission, but has not been formally notified with the regulator yet.Discussions with antitrust regulators on the intended joint venture between Thales, Leonardo and Airbus are "progressing as expected," the CEO of Thales said on Tuesday....

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