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# France’s Thales to Take Stake in Maritime Drone Maker Exail Ahead of Takeover - WSJ

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**Published:** July 6, 2026  
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France’s Thales to Take Stake in Maritime Drone Maker Exail Ahead of Takeover    WSJ

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