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Thales leads 12-nation EISNET consortium for EU air defence network

Thales said it is coordinating EISNET, a 23-partner European Defence Fund consortium spanning twelve member states, to build a shared framework letting air and missile defence sensors and systems from different countries exchange data in real time.

Reported AI-drafted Aviation Defence Universe (reproducing Thales press release), 25 March 2025

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