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Thales to buy French underwater-drone maker Exail in $4.5 billion deal

July 6, 2026

Thales is acquiring Exail, consolidating its position in the expanding market for unmanned underwater naval equipment as French and Italian defense firms seek to strengthen their competitive standing.

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