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

2026-10-12T11:18:07.000Z

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The facility could be the first in Japan set up by a foreign defence company to maintain military equipment and support its operation, according to Nikkei.

Exterior view of the illuminated facade of the building Maison Hermès made of glass blocks, and located at 5-4-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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