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After Consolidating, Thales Communications Becomes Thales Defense & Security

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, October 17th, 2013

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Thales Communications yesterday said it changed its name on Oct. 1 to Thales Defense & Security, Inc., to better represent its array of capabilities following the merger earlier this year of two other Thales entities and the acquisition last year of several companies. “Our diversification within the defense, federal and commercial markets is enabling us to broaden our technology base and increase our value to our customers,” Michael Sheehan, President and CEO of Thales Defense & Security said in a…

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