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Thales has been present in Venezuela for 30 years both in defense and civil domains. Thales owned Compania General de Automatismo currently employs more than 50 people whereas its subsidiary dedicated to Transportation systems exceeds 70 people.
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In September 2008, Thales' teams won a contract with Odebrecht to equip the first line of the Caracas Metrocable with secure integrated systems, after having equipped the four lines of the underground metro. Thales will supply the telecommunication, energy, radio, intrusion control and revenue collection systems.
A good insight of Thales' defense activities in Venezuela is given by its providing the Navy with radar, naval communications and combat systems.