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Doloresz Katanich

Thales to open what could be Japan’s first foreign-run defence maintenance base

French defence company Thales SA will establish a maintenance and operational support base in Japan for military equipment, Nikkei reported on Monday, but neither an opening date nor a location has been revealed.

Chairman and chief executive Patrice Caine told the Nikkei business daily that the base "will mark a milestone toward Thales's long-term engagement in Japan".

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