Africa

Leading European space company Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Moroccan operator Panafsat to develop a new satellite communications system. This initiative, announced during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco, aims to bring very-high-throughput services (VHTS) to 26 African countries, 23 of which are French-speaking, reaching approximately 550 million people across an area of 12 million square kilometres.

Panafsat and Thales Alenia Space partner to launch new SATCOM system for Africa

Space/C4ISR / By Defence Industry Europe

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Moroccan operator Panafsat.

China is entering into the African arms market pushing Russia out in some countries. The Chinese are taking advantage of the pressure put on the Russian defence industry as a result of the war in Ukraine.

China strengthens its position in the African arms market

Uncategorized / By Defence Industry Europe

China is entering into the African arms market pushing Russia out in some countries.