Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Croatia: Friendly with France

Croatia has France's support as soon as it agrees to EU mediation under leadership of Martti Ahtisarri, says an article in Croatia's the Nacional.

However, it seems that military cooperation with France plays a key role as well.  Thales, France's military-industrial giant will be installing communication equipment in 126 Croatian AMV armored combat vehicles.  On August 7, 2008 Deputy Prime Minister Damir Polance signed a memorandum of agreement with Thales on its entry into the ownership structure of the PCE Split Company, a state-owned company, making this the largest joint venture contract.

According to this article, PCE Split Company will be able to make a huge technological jump forward and join the select companies of manufactures of top electronic technology for military use.  It will be able to manufacture radio and communication equipment for the Croatian Armed Forces and enter the global market.

Lindsey Nass
(Croatia Group)

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