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French technology and defense company Thales Group plans to hire 12,000 employees this year due to high demand for war equipment following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In the Netherlands, Thales is looking for about 400 new employees, reported the company, which has sites in Hengelo, Delft, Huizen, Eindhoven, Breda, and Rotterdam. The company also hired 11,500 employees last year and …

Swedish telecom firm Ericsson, U.S. chip maker Qualcomm and French aerospace company Thales announced that they plan to develop a space-based 5G network using low Earth-orbit satellites to support terrestrial networks. “The ultimate result could effectively mean that no matter where you are on Earth – in the middle of an ocean or the remotest forest – high-end, secure and …

Corruption case relating to $2bn arms deal adjourned until May 26 as defence raises concerns over the lead prosecutor. A corruption case against former South African President Jacob Zuma and French company Thales related to a $2bn arms deal was adjourned on Monday to May 26, and the defence lawyer said Zuma would plead not guilty when the hearing finally …