# Thales plans what could be Japan’s first foreign-run defence maintenance base

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- euronews, 2026-10-12 11:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/thales-to-open-what-could-be-japans-first-foreign-run-defence-maintenance-base

> The facility could be Japan’s first base established by a foreign defence company to maintain military equipment and support its operation, according to Nikkei.