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Compagnie Industrielle des Lasers CILAS develops, produces and markets laser and laser based systems for defense clients. The company is headquartered in Orleans, France.

Astrium SAS is an aerospace manufacturer. The company was founded on August 17, 2006 and is headquartered in Suresnes, France.

EADS Space Transportation SA designs and manufactures systems and equipment to the aerospace and defense industries. The company also provides atmospheric re-entry vehicles, missiles for France’s nuclear deterrent force. The firm was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Les Mureaux, France.

ArianeGroup GmbH provides space propulsion systems for orbital satellites and spacecraft. It offers rocket engines, thrusters, propellant tanks and components for the access, utilization and exploration of space. The company is headquartered in Taufkirchen, Germany.

Naval Group SA constructs and develops naval transportation and marine infrastructures. It specializes in the production of turbines, ships, submarines, surveillance centers, missiles, reactors, and vessels. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Paris, France.