Thales, a French-owned arms company, already runs a factory in east Belfast and test facility in Co Down.
Thales, a French-owned arms manufacturer, will open a third facility in Northern Ireland following a €2 billion order to supply Ukraine with 5,000 LMM missiles. The expansion involves a £100 million investment and aims to increase production of missiles, including Starstreak, LMM, and NLAW, which are currently being used by Ukraine against Russian forces. The arms industry contributes £2.2 billion to the Northern Ireland economy and employs over 10,000 people.
