# France selects Airbus and Thales for its next military observation satellites

> Airbus and Thales confirmed they have been chosen by France for the prime contract of the next military observation satellites, a contract worth over 1.5 billion euros.

**In brief**: Economy event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 9 November 2026 at 18:49. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 9 November 2026 at 18:49.

- Category: Economy
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 9 November 2026 at 18:49
- Updated: 9 November 2026 at 18:49
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/14227-france-selects-airbus-and-thales-for-its-next-military-observation-satellites

## Reported figures

- 1,5 milliard d’euros

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Airbus et Thales se partageront un contrat de plus de 1,5 milliard d’euros: la France a choisi les deux groupes pour sa prochaine génération de satellites militaires d’observation](https://www.bfmtv.com/economie/entreprises/defense/airbus-et-thales-se-partageront-un-contrat-de-plus-de-1-5-milliard-d-euros-la-france-a-choisi-les-deux-groupes-pour-sa-prochaine-generation-de-satellites-militaires-d-observation_AD-202611090783.html) — BFMTV / RMC, 9 November 2026 at 18:49

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