MEUDON, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 11, 2026--
As air and missile threats are evolving faster than ever, from slow-moving drones to hypersonic missiles, attacks are becoming increasingly complex, saturating and unpredictable.
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Thales SkyDefender provides full protection against all types of air threats, from a few kilometres to several thousands of kilometres:
All elements are managed through Thales’ SkyView command and control (C2) system, with SkyView Alliance ensuring seamless interoperability with NATO and allied multi-domain platforms.
Built on an open, modular architecture, SkyDefender integrates easily with existing defences and can be further developed as threats evolve. The development and deployment of the system is open to partnerships with other industrial players.
SkyDefender is fully compatible with a wide variety of sensors and weapon systems, including those from different manufacturers and existing legacy platforms.
“Thales is proud to contribute to the sovereignty of our nations with SkyDefender, the global air and missile defence dome based on our latest advanced technologies, from counter-drone protection to early warning capacities. With SkyDefender Thales provides a combat-proven system, easy-to-integrate and available today, confirming our position as a long-term trusted partner for the armed forces.”Hervé Dammann, Executive Vice-President, Land and Air Systems, Thales.
About Thales
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services helps address several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.
The Group allocates €4.5 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Cloud technologies.
Thales has more than 85,000 employees in 65 countries. In 2025, the Group generated sales of €22.1 billion.
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BÆKKE, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 11, 2026--
Danish ingredient producer FERM FOOD is acquiring Orkla’s former manufacturing site in Skovlund, Denmark, effective 1 April 2026. The acquisition provides new production facilities to expand the output of fermented plant-based ingredients for the food industry — driven by export demand that has emerged faster than expected.
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“We have outgrown our current facilities. With the Skovlund site, we can supply many more food manufacturers in Denmark and abroad. Global interest has developed faster than we expected — and that is why we are scaling up now,” says Jens Legarth, CEO of FERM FOOD.
Once fully ramped up, the new fermentation facility is expected to reach an annual capacity of up to 20,000 tonnes, depending on product mix, in addition to FERM FOOD’s existing capacity in Denmark (Vejen).
More functionality – fewer additives
Food manufacturers are seeking more natural ingredients that deliver functionality without expanding the ingredient list. FERM FOOD’s fermented ingredients are developed to help extend shelf life, enhance food safety and improve binding properties — while also adding nutritional value in the form of protein, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre to finished products.
“Our fermentation technology makes it possible to use fermentation in everyday foods. It offers manufacturers a more natural ingredient solution with functionality — and a way for consumers to benefit from fermentation in mainstream products,” says Jens Legarth.
Already used in everyday products
FERM FOOD’s ingredients are already used in a range of product categories found in foodservice and in retail.
“Our ingredients are used in everyday products such as bread, ready-to-eat legumes, hybrid meat products, plant-based alternatives, binders and salads. With the Skovlund site, we are scaling up to supply fermentation-based ingredients to many more manufacturers and categories,” says Jens Legarth.
Industrial biotechnology at a global scale
Production is based on solid-state fermentation and a carefully selected mix of lactic acid bacteria. The parent company, Fermentationexperts A/S, has patented the technology and operates factories in the USA, Malaysia, Denmark and Ukraine to produce plant protein at scale. Experience from international large-scale production is part of the foundation for FERM FOOD’s 2019 launch and the company’s current scale-up.
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About FERM FOOD
FERM FOOD is a Danish producer of fermented plant-based ingredients for the food industry. The company uses solid-state fermentation with lactic acid bacteria to develop functional ingredients for direct use in everyday foods. FERM FOOD works to enable more natural and economically sustainable solutions across the value chain — from field to fork.
Jens Legarth (CEO), Rikke Matthiesen (CSO), and Torbjørn Tyndkjær-Thomsen (Food & Process Developer) at FERM FOOD’s new production facilities.
