France has political consensus on higher defence spending, Thales CFO says
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France has political consensus on higher defence spending, Thales CFO says PARIS, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Despite uncertainty around France's political situation, there is political consensus in the country around an increase in defence spending, the chief financial officer of Thales TCFP.PA said on Thursday.
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