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Peter Hitchcock, Thales\u2019 vice president for training and simulation, credited Ruag S&amp;T as a \u201cmajor player in live training, covering everything from prime contractor responsibilities to the individual sensors used, as well as delivering the services at combat training centers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He noted that Ruag S&amp;T considers itself a \u201clive\u201d specialist, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/global\/europe\/2022\/04\/28\/thales-cs-group-team-to-build-new-counter-drone-systems-for-french-military\/\">Thales<\/a> is more versed in \u201cvirtual\u201d technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cComing together brings mutual reinforcement, greater critical mass and allows us to accelerate the convergence of technologies to build the next generation of hybrid live, virtual and constructive training solutions,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The acquisition aligns with armed forces modernization programs across the globe, and a move toward digitalization across land forces. Prior to the sale, Thales and Ruag S&amp;T partnered on the French Army\u2019s CERBERE program. That effort entailed developing a simulation system that could train and monitor various capabilities in a joint environment, to include assets such as the Griffon and Jaguar armored vehicles; upgraded LeClerc tanks, along with their munitions; the Scorpion program\u2019s SICS information system; and radio units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Negotiations for the sale began in November 2021, and the contract was signed this past January, according to Ruag. The next step is to integrate the two companies, Thales said. With the acquisition, Ruag S&amp;T\u2019s 500 employees will fall under the Thales umbrella, bringing together more than 1,400 employees across six countries: France, Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thales cited the first four nations as \u201cpriority\u201d areas where the acquisition will help reinforce its existing footprint, and the company said it looks forward to increasing its presence in the UAE and Australia. Ruag S&amp;T saw sales of approximately \u20ac90 million (U.S. $95 million) in 2021, per the two companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thales is primarily focused on training and simulation solutions for military air, land and naval capabilities. 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